New orders in the U.S. non-manufacturing sector strengthened in February, signaling a firmer demand backdrop for the country’s service industries. According to data updated on 4 March 2026, the ISM Non-Manufacturing New Orders Index rose to 58.6 in February 2026, up from 53.1 in January 2026.
The move deeper into expansionary territory suggests a more robust pipeline of business activity for service providers, with the latest reading pointing to faster growth in incoming orders compared with the start of the year. Market participants and analysts watching the services side of the U.S. economy may view the February gain as an indication of improving momentum in a sector that accounts for a substantial share of overall economic activity.
