U.S. private-sector business activity contracted for a second straight month in August to its weakest level in 27 months, with particular softness registered in the services sector as demand weakened in the face of inflation and tighter financial conditions, Reuters reports. The S&P Global flash composite purchasing managers index, or PMI, dropped to 45 this
US private-sector business activity falls to lowest level in 27 months
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