2026.04.0313:45:00UTC+00U.S. S&P Global Composite PMI Slips Toward Stagnation in March

The U.S. S&P Global Composite PMI eased in March 2026, signaling a loss of momentum in overall private-sector activity. The headline index declined to 50.3 in March, down from 51.9 previously, edging closer to the 50.0 threshold that separates expansion from contraction.

Both the prior and current readings are dated March 2026, with the updated data released on 3 April 2026. The latest figure suggests that while the U.S. economy remains in marginal expansion territory, the pace of growth has cooled notably, highlighting a more cautious operating environment for businesses across manufacturing and services as the second quarter approaches.