Services PMI will not fall into the 52.0 to 52.9 range

The ISM Services PMI will land outside the 52.0 to 52.9 bracket for August 2026 and force a clearer read on momentum in services. If the reading comes above 52.9 it will show stronger expansion than a low-52s print, and if it comes below 52.0 it will push the sector closer to cooling after July's 5…