# Strong demand boosts US services sector activity in August

https://mins.news/en/item/44258

- Reuters, 2026-09-03 18:51 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/strong-demand-boosts-us-services-sector-activity-august-2026-09-03/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a99c1956f821100011659df

> U.S. services activity strengthened in August as robust demand pushed new orders to a three-and-a-half-year high and raised input prices. The signs suggest inflation may stay elevated, potentially compelling the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates before year-end.

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