US services slow as inflation rises
A report from the American Institute for Supply Management indicated that the services sector activity in the United States declined in September, despite continuing robust growth with an index of 54.9 points. This slowdown was driven by a decrease in new orders and supply chain challenges resulting from the Middle East conflict, which led to increased energy and input costs. Inflation is expected to rise, and the Federal Reserve is projected to continue raising interest rates.
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