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ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI preview: Services sector health in focus

Published Sep 3, 06:00 UTC
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The ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI for September is scheduled for release on September 3, 2026, at 14:00 UTC. Market consensus anticipates a reading of 53.8, a slight decrease from the previous month’s 54.1. This high-impact report provides a key indicator of the health of the US services sector, which is a significant component of the overall economy.

Historically, this release has often led to notable price movements across major currency pairs and gold. Our data shows that AUDUSD has seen a median 1-hour move of 11 pips, with top-quarter releases moving 17+ pips. EURUSD has experienced a median move of 14 pips, with top-quarter releases exceeding 21+ pips. GBPUSD typically sees a median move of 18 pips, with top-quarter events moving 29+ pips. NZDUSD has a median 1-hour move of 11 pips, with top-quarter releases moving 17+ pips. For USDCAD, the median move is 13 pips, with top-quarter moves of 26+ pips. USDCHF has a median move of 11 pips, and top-quarter releases move 19+ pips. USDJPY has shown a median move of 14 pips, with top-quarter releases moving 32+ pips. Gold, XAUUSD, has seen a median 1-hour move of 33 pips, with top-quarter releases moving 67+ pips.

Recent prints show varied outcomes. The August 2026 release came in at 54.1 against a forecast of 54.3, followed by a +9.4 pip EURUSD 1-hour move. In July 2026, the actual was 54, leading to a +3.9 pip EURUSD move. June 2026 saw an actual of 54.5 versus a forecast of 53.6, with EURUSD moving +9.0 pips.

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