S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI™: Weakest Growth in 7 Months

Published on March 2, 2026

U.S. manufacturing improved again in February, but at its weakest pace in seven months. The S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing PMI fell from 52.4 in January to 51.6, coming in above the forecast of 51.2.

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