https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-business-activity-at-more-than-five-year-high-inflation-pressures-buildingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-business-activity-at-more-than-five-year-high-inflation-pressures-buildinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-business-activity-at-more-than-five-year-high-inflation-pressures-building#u84496Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:20:33 +0000US business activity is expanding at its fastest pace since 2021, with the September flash S&P composite PMI rising to 58.4. While the economy shows strong growth, the surge is fueling inflation worries and triggering a selloff in bonds. This economic strength has pushed US long-dated Treasury yields to their highest levels in over 20 years, specifically with the 30-year yield reaching its highest point since 2004. Market reactions include a drop in spot gold to $4,280 per ounce and significant volatility in leveraged derivatives.Why it mattersStrong business growth typically signals econo