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S&P Global US Flash PMI - Business growth surges to fastest for over five years and job ...

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23 September 2026

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operational-macro

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United States

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US business growth surged to the fastest in over five years in September 2026, driven by strong service sector expansion and accelerating manufacturing output. Employment rose sharply as firms hired to meet rising demand, but supply chain bottlenecks and surging input costs due to higher energy prices fuel inflation risks.

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US economic growth is accelerating with hiring surging and manufacturing recovering, but rising input costs and supply delays signal inflation risks you must factor into cost and pricing strategies.

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