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03.08.202614:00:00UTC+00U.S. ISM Manufacturing Employment Index Returns to Expansion in July 2026

The U.S. ISM Manufacturing Employment Index moved back into expansionary territory in July 2026, signaling improving labor conditions in the factory sector. The index rose to 52.8 in July from 49.7 in June 2026, according to data updated on 03 August 2026.

June’s reading of 49.7 had indicated a slight contraction in manufacturing employment, as values below 50 point to declining employment levels. The rebound to 52.8 in July suggests that manufacturers, on balance, increased hiring over the month, pointing to a more supportive backdrop for the industrial labor market.

The shift from contraction to expansion may be interpreted by market participants as a sign of stabilizing demand in the manufacturing sector, with potential implications for broader U.S. economic momentum and labor market resilience in the second half of 2026.

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