US September ISM Non-Manufacturing Inventory Index: Signs of Economic Slowdown Emerge

The Institute for Supply Management released the US September ISM Non-Manufacturing Inventory Index on October 3, 2025. The reported figure was 47.8, compared to a previous reading of 53.2.This index tracks inventory levels in the non-manufacturing sector and serves as a leading indicator of economic performance. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a value below 50 signals contraction. The latest data came in below expectations, which may suggest potential depreciation pressure on the US dollar.The index is assigned an importance level of 2. It is calculated based on the Purchasing Managers' Survey for the manufacturing sector and is published monthly, with the next release scheduled for the following month.

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