Business activity in the U.S. services sector strengthened in February 2026, with the ISM Non-Manufacturing Business Activity index rising to 59.9 from 57.4 in January. The latest reading, updated on 4 March 2026, signals an acceleration in growth across the non-manufacturing side of the economy.
The move higher from January’s level suggests that service providers reported more robust output and activity in February, pointing to resilient domestic demand. With the index remaining well above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction, the data indicate that the U.S. services sector continues to be a key driver of overall economic performance early in 2026.
