Manufacturing Talk Radio

The U.S. services economy continues to expand, reaching 27 consecutive months of growth—and demand remains strong. Manufacturing Talk Radio hosts Lewis A. Weiss and Amy Nicklaus welcome Steve Miller, Chair of the ISM Services Business Survey Committee, to break down the September 2026 ISM Services PMI report. Steve shares what the latest 54.9 Services PMI means for the economy, why demand continues to show strength, and what businesses are seeing across supply chains, inventories, employment, pricing, construction, and consumer activity. The conversation also looks at signs of confidence in future demand and the key indicators to watch as we head toward the next ISM Services report. Listen for a clear, practical look at what the latest ISM data says about the health and direction of the U.S. services economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The September 2026 ISM Manufacturing Report shows a manufacturing sector that remains relatively steady — but the details tell a more complicated story. Susan Spence, Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, joins Manufacturing Talk Radio hosts Lew Weiss and Amy Nicklaus to break down the latest PMI numbers and the trends manufacturers should be watching. The conversation covers rising prices, new orders, production, employment, backlogs, supplier delays and exports, along with the impact of tariffs, Canada-U.S. trade, geopolitical uncertainty and longer supply chain lead times. Susan also explains why the Supplier Deliveries Index could be making the headline PMI look stronger than some underlying indicators suggest, why manufacturer sentiment matters, and which numbers could provide the earliest clues about where manufacturing is headed next. Listen for a straightforward look at the September ISM Manufacturing PMI and what it could mean for manufacturers heading into the final months of 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The August 2026 ISM Services Report is out—but what do the numbers actually tell us about the direction of the U.S. economy? Steve Miller joins Manufacturing Talk Radio to break down the latest services-sector data and provide context around the economic indicators businesses should be watching. The conversation explores business activity, demand, employment, pricing pressures, and the broader trends shaping the services economy. Get a clearer understanding of the numbers behind the ISM Services Report and what they could mean for business conditions in the months ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan Spence of the Institute for Supply Management® joins Manufacturing Talk Radio to review the August 2026 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. Discover what the latest Manufacturing PMI® results reveal about demand, production, new orders, employment, inventories, supplier activity, pricing, and the overall health of U.S. manufacturing. This monthly conversation goes beyond the headline PMI number to explain the economic trends affecting manufacturers, supply chains, business leaders, and the broader economy. Follow Manufacturing Talk Radio for expert analysis of the ISM Manufacturing Report every month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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