US ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI up to 56 in July from 52.2 in June

Aug 5, 2013

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US: ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI rises more than expected in July

The US ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI surprised to the upside today by jumping to 56 in July, from 52.2 in June, according to data released by the Institute for Supply Management. Analysts expected an increase to 53.