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The composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 53.1, up from 52.0 in August, according to S&P Global data. This marks a significant expansion in the private sector. The services sector also contributed to this growth, with its PMI increasing from 51.6 to 53.0 in September, the strongest performance since November of the previous year."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The S&P Global survey suggests that this economic momentum could translate into quarterly GDP growth of approximately 0.4%. However, the reports also note that inflation concerns continue to be a factor influencing the economic outlook, even as business activity expands."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on Services PMI Peak"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"While S&P Global data indicates the services PMI reached 53.0 in September, Action Forex reports this as the strongest reading since last November. 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