U.S. ISM Services PMI Falls to 50.1 Near Contraction as S&P 500 Hits Session Lows – Key Market Reaction & Analysis
Key Points:ISM Services PMI decreased from 50.8 to 50.1.New Orders Index declined from 51.3 to 50.3.Employment Index pulled back from 47.2 to 46.4.On August 5, 2025, the Institute for Supply Management released ISM Services PMI report for July. The report indicated that ISM Services PMI declined from 50.8 in June to 50.1 in July, compared to analyst forecast of 51.5. Numbers above 50 show expansion.More information in our economic calendar.New Orders Index declined from 51.3 in June to 50.3 in J