ISM Non-Manufacturing Index Unchanged in May

The Institute for Supply Management’s non-manufacturing business activity composite index was 55.4 in May, unchanged from April, on a seasonally adjusted basis, the group said yesterday.

Economists polled by Thomson Reuters had expected a 55.7 level.

The prices paid index, closely watched for signs of inflation, slid to 60.6 from 64.7.

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