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
A deepening sell-off in technology and artificial intelligence stocks pressured financial markets, forcing investors to liquidate precious metals holdings to cover losses elsewhere.
Escalating Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher following a deadly drone strike on Saudi Aramco's Shaybah facility, renewing inflation concerns and expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening.
Rising oil prices renewed inflation concerns as uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran conflict and continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz reinforced expectations for further monetary tightening.
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