Ireland’s services sector gained momentum in June, with the AIB Ireland Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 54.2, up from 50.8 in May 2026. The latest reading, updated on 3 July 2026, signals a stronger expansion in business activity after hovering just above the stagnation line a month earlier.
The move from 50.8 to 54.2 suggests a more broad-based improvement in services output, as PMI readings above 50 indicate growth. May’s figure had pointed to only marginal expansion, but June’s data reflect a more solid rebound in activity within Ireland’s services industries.
The June 2026 PMI performance underscores renewed resilience in the sector and could be interpreted as a positive signal for Ireland’s broader economic outlook, given the central role of services in overall growth and employment.
