The ISM Services PMI climbed to 54.1 in December 2024, up from 52.1 in November, exceeding the market expectation of 53.3.
This marks the 10th time this year the index has signaled expansion. The Business Activity Index jumped to 58.2%, a 4.5-point increase from November’s 53.7%, reflecting six straight months of growth and recording the third-highest reading of the year.
The New Orders Index edged up to 54.2%, a 0.5-point improvement over November’s 53.7%. Meanwhile, the Employment Index, though slightly lower at 51.4% compared to 51.5% in November, remained in expansion for the fifth time in six months.
Source: Institute for Supply Management
Japan’s 10-year yield held near its highest level since 1996 at 2.79% after stronger GDP growth and rising energy costs reinforced expectations of a near-term BOJ rate hike.
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