US July prelim Markit manufacturing PMI 55.5 vs 55.1 expected - ConsultFX

US July prelim Markit manufacturing PMI 55.5 vs 55.1 expected

Preliminary Markit manufacturing and services data A bit stronger on manufacturing and a touch soft on services but overall, 55.9 on the composite is strong. Commenting on the flash PMI data, Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economistat IHS Markit said: