US ISM Manufacturing PMI for September 2026 exceeds 55.0 points (released October 1, 2026, confirmed by ISM or Bloomberg by October 1, 2026)
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Published on 25. September 2026
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Predicted for 1. October 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
The ISM Manufacturing PMI for August 2026 was 54.6 — the eighth consecutive month of expansion. The S&P Global flash PMI for US manufacturing jumped to 57.0 for September 2026 (previous month: 53.9), far above market expectations of 53.6 — the strongest improvement since May 2022. New orders accelerated to their fastest pace in nearly 4.5 years, employment reached its highest level since February 2021. Kalshi operates an active market for the September ISM (KXISMPMI-26SEP, closes October 1, 2026). ISM and S&P Global PMIs can diverge significantly — but with S&P Global at 57.0 and ISM last at 54.6, the trend clearly points toward exceeding 55.0. No explicit Polymarket/Kalshi percentage available for '>55.0'; calibration via S&P Global leading indicator and ISM trend.
Data basis for this prediction
- ISM Press Release 2. September 2026: Manufacturing PMI August 2026 = 54,6 Punkte (8. Expansionsmonat)
- S&P Global Flash PMI 22. September 2026: US Manufacturing September 2026 = 57,0 Punkte (Erwartung: 53,6)
- Kalshi: Aktiver Markt KXISMPMI-26SEP, Schluss 1. Oktober 2026
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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