U.S. services activity continued to expand in September, although the pace of growth moderated as businesses reported stronger input-price pressures. The Institute for Supply Management’s services survey showed continued expansion alongside a rise in its prices index, providing another measure of business costs and the broader inflation environment. Key Takeaways
U.S. services activity continued to expand in September, although the pace of growth moderated as businesses reported stronger input-price pressures. The Institute for Supply Management’s services survey showed continued expansion alongside a rise in its prices index, providing another measure of business costs and the broader inflation environment. Key Takeaways
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