October 6, 2026 Chart of the Day Number of the Day 74.0 The ISM services prices paid index in September, up from 72.6 in the prior month and the highest level since 2022 Quote of the Day “Interest rates continue to drive buyers out of the market. Half of buyers walking through the door cannot qualify to purchase.” Respondent to the September ISM services survey Monday’s Highlight The ISM services index (September) slipped to 54.9 from a prior 55.1. Quick Commentary The ISM services numbers...

October 5, 2026 Chart of the Day Number of the Day 49.0 The employment diffusion index in September, the first sub-50.0 reading, indicating that fewer industries gained workers than lost them, in nine months and the lowest level since last October Quote of the Day “As we look ahead, my view is that any future adjustments in policy should be determined by carefully examining trends in the data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks. My colleagues and I will need to come to our own...

October 2, 2026 Chart of the Day Number of the Day 43,281 Total layoff announcements last month, down 19.9 percent year-over-year and the fewest in a September since 2022 Quote of the Day “Orders have doubled yet again -and delivery times have also doubled- in the semiconductor, electronics, and government sectors, with remaining sectors flat to down.” Respondent to the September ISM manufacturing survey Thursday’s Highlights Initial unemployment claims (week of 9/20) ticked lower by 1,000 to...