New orders in the U.S. non-manufacturing sector strengthened in May, pointing to a firmer demand backdrop in the services-driven economy. The ISM Non-Manufacturing New Orders Index rose to 57.3 in May 2026, up from 53.5 in April 2026.
The move deeper into expansionary territory suggests that services firms saw a more robust flow of incoming business during the month. An index reading above 50 typically indicates growth in new orders, and the latest increase from April to May highlights a notable pickup in momentum.
The updated data, released on 3 June 2026, will likely feed into market assessments of the resilience of U.S. domestic demand, with investors watching to see whether this improvement in services activity can be sustained in the coming months.
