THE S&P Global reported this Wednesday (3) that the United States Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) The index – which includes the services and manufacturing sectors – fell from 51.7 in April to 51.5 points in May. This result was below market expectations, which had pointed to a maintenance of the previous month's result. Services PMI It also fell during the period, from 50.9 to 50.7 points, also below the projected level. Despite the negative performances, both indicators remain above 50 points, which indicates expansion of economic activity.
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