Indicator analysis: ISM non-manufacturing PMI exceeds forecasts

NEW YORK (Forex News Now) – Activity in the U.S. non-manufacturing sector grew more than forecast in September, a report showed on Tuesday in one of the day’s spotlight realtime forex news events.

In a report that was scrutinized by FX traders, the Institute for Supply Management said its index of non-manufacturing activity, based on surveyed purchasing managers in mostly service sector firms, rose to 53.2 during the month, up from 51.5 in August.

Analysts had expected a more modest increase to 53.2 in September, two major currency market trading news outlets reported.

Anthony Nieves, chair of the Institute for Supply Management Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said in a statement: “Respondents’ comments continue to be mixed about business conditions, with a slight majority reflecting optimism.”