The Institute for Supply Management said on Wednesday its nonmanufacturing purchasing managers index inched up to 54.1 last month from 54.0 in June. A reading above 50 indicates growth in the services sector, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity.

Prices are “still too high but going in the right direction,” said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.

A rise in new business and export orders helped maintain growing demand and strong production over the month.

U.S. manufacturing activity reached its highest level in over four years during July. Strong order growth boosted factory employment, while supply chains faced strain. Input costs…

US manufacturing activity grew faster in July, reaching a four-year high. The Institute for Supply Management's index rose to 55.6 percent, exceeding expectations. Employment in…

The HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by S&P Global, fell to 53.5 in July from 54.2 in June and 59.1 a year earlier. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while one…

Manufacturing has a share of over 17% in GVA. Both the indices are derived from responses collected among purchasing executives of 400 companies

The S&P Global UK services PMI survey showed a reading of 52.1 for July, up from 48.8 in June.