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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS ISM Non-Manufacturing Employment fell to 47.9 in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
US ISM Non-Manufacturing Employment fell to 47.9 in May 2026, released June 2026, down 0.1 from April's 48 reading. The reading matched the 48.8 consensus.
Latest Release
47.900000
Actual
48.800000
Consensus
48.000000
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.8
across last 10 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 48.8
Actual: 47.9
Error: +0.9
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPL | ▲ Direct | +0.52 | STOCKS | Bullish AAPL | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| USD/CAD | ▲ Direct | +0.31 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| USD/CHF | ▲ Direct | +0.28 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
ISM Non-Manufacturing Employment (United States) was reported at 47.90 in June 2026. This missed the market consensus of 48.80 by 0.90. The reading fell from the previous value of 48.00. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 48.80, ranging from 46.40 to 52.00 across 9 releases. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 50.00, up from the prior three at 49.70.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with AAPL (Bullish AAPL). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, positively correlated (Bullish BTC). Over the last 10 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.80.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 6, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Jun 18) and Initial Jobless Claims (Jun 18).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About ISM Non-Manufacturing Employment — United States
DEFINITION
The ISM Non-Manufacturing Employment is a key economic indicator that measures the employment trends in the non-manufacturing sector of the economy. It provides valuable insights into the health of the overall job market and can be used to gauge the strength of the service industry, which accounts for a significant portion of the US economy. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and businesses as it can impact consumer spending and overall economic growth.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Sentiment surveys are forward-looking inputs that often lead hard data on output and hiring. Sharp swings can drive cross-asset repricing. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 47.9, consensus 48.8. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 48. Before that (Mar 2026): 45.2.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with AAPL (Bullish AAPL, r=0.52) — a useful reference for stocks-focused traders.