Russia Services Contraction Eases in July

2026-08-05 06:28 By Erika Ordonez 1 min. read

The S&P Global Russia Services PMI rose to 49.0 in July 2026 from 48.2 in June, but remained below the 50.0 threshold, signaling a fourth consecutive month of contraction.

The latest reading marked the softest contraction in three months, as the decline in business activity eased amid a slower fall in new business inflows.

Demand conditions remained weak, with firms citing subdued demand and lower customer purchasing power weighing on sales.

New orders fell for the fourth straight month, although the pace of decline eased to the weakest since April.

Employment declined for the sixth consecutive month as firms reduced staffing levels, though the pace of job shedding softened from June.

On the price front, input cost inflation accelerated due to fuel shortages and higher transportation costs, prompting firms to raise output charges faster.

Lastly, business confidence improved to a three-month high on hopes of stronger demand and investment, but remained below its long-run average.



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Russia Services Contraction Eases in July
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