23.04.202613:52:08UTC+00US Business Activity Rebounds: S&P

The S&P Global flash US Composite PMI rose to 52.0 in April 2026, its highest level in three months, up from 50.3 in March, which had marked the weakest reading since August 2023. This indicated a modest recovery in US business activity following the outbreak of war in the Middle East. Nonetheless, the overall pace of expansion remained muted, especially in the services sector, where the index edged up to 51.3 from 49.8 as demand softened.

New business at service providers increased at the slowest rate in two years, largely due to a continued decline in export orders. In contrast, manufacturing output posted its strongest rise in four years, with the index climbing to 55.7 from 53.2. However, part of this gain reflected stockpiling amid concerns over supply availability and looming price increases.

Input cost inflation accelerated, and supply delays deteriorated at the sharpest pace since mid‑2022. These pressures helped drive the largest monthly increase in average selling prices for goods and services since July 2022. Meanwhile, employment growth was only marginal.