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What the headline reports
S&P Global reports the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reached its highest level since May 2022. The following mortgage context is general background and is not reported facts from the headline.
Key takeaways
- PMI at highest level since May 2022
- Source: S&P Global
- Published October 1, 2026
Mortgage-market context
Higher PMI readings often indicate stronger economic activity; in that context, shifts in economic indicators can influence interest rates and mortgage pricing, though the relationship is indirect and varies over time.
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