ISM U.S. Services PMI advanced to 54.1 in December from 52.1 in November, topping the 53.5 consensus, according to Institute of Supply Management data release on Tuesday. With the index still over 50,

Economic activity in the services sector expanded for the sixth consecutive month in December, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Services ISM® Report On Business®. The Services PMI® registered 54.

Canadian economic activity expanded at its fastest pace in five months in December as employment and inventories climbed, Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data showed on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted index rose to 54.