Services PMI and ISM non-manufacturing PMI due Monday

As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, a series of crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected on Monday, October 5, 2026. The spotlight will be on the health of the services sector, with both the Services PMI and the ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI scheduled for release. These indicators provide vital insights into the performance of the non-manufacturing sector, which represents a significant portion of the U.S. economy. Market participants will closely monitor these reports for signals about economic momentum and potential implications for monetary policy.

Major Economic Events to Watch

• 8:45 AM ET - Services PMI: Forecast 58.7, Previous 58.7 - A monthly survey of over 400 private sector service company executives covering industries including transport, financial services, and hospitality, with readings above 50 indicating expansion.

• 9:00 AM ET - ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI: Forecast 55.7, Previous 55.4 - A composite index measuring the overall economic condition of the non-manufacturing sector based on business activity, new orders, employment, and supplier deliveries from over 370 purchasing executives across 62 industries.

Other Important Economic Events to Watch

• 8:45 AM ET - S&P Global Composite PMI: Forecast 58.4, Previous 58.4 - A combined measure of manufacturing and service sector performance that provides an early snapshot of private sector economic health.

• 9:00 AM ET - ISM Non-Manufacturing Employment: Previous 47.8 - A component of the ISM services report measuring employment trends in the non-manufacturing sector, with readings above 50 indicating job growth.

Other Economic Events to Watch

• 9:00 AM ET - ISM Non-Manufacturing New Orders: Previous 60.9 - Tracks new orders placed with non-manufacturing firms, serving as a leading indicator of future business activity.

• 9:00 AM ET - ISM Non-Manufacturing Prices: Previous 72.6 - Measures price pressures in the services sector, providing insight into inflationary trends.

• 9:00 AM ET - ISM Non-Manufacturing Business Activity: Previous 61.7 - Gauges the level of business activity among service providers, reflecting current operating conditions.

• 9:00 AM ET - CB Employment Trends Index: Previous 108.53 - An aggregate measure of eight labor market indicators including job openings, unemployment claims, and hiring trends.

• 10:30 AM ET - 3-Month Bill Auction: Previous 4.110% - The yield on short-term Treasury bills auctioned by the government to finance operations.

• 10:30 AM ET - 6-Month Bill Auction: Previous 4.285% - The yield on six-month Treasury bills, reflecting investor demand for government debt.

For further information and the latest updates, please refer to our Economic Calendar, here.