https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-business-activity-expands-prices-surge-by-most-since-2022Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-business-activity-expands-prices-surge-by-most-since-2022https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-business-activity-expands-prices-surge-by-most-since-2022#u158097Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:15:47 +0000United States business activity maintained strong growth heading into the fourth quarter of 2026, though persistent demand drove selling prices higher at the fastest rate since August 2022. S&P Global reported that economic expansion held close to a five-year high, supported by American companies experiencing their strongest period of growth since 2015. However, this robust activity triggered a sharp acceleration in inflation metrics, with the output-price gauge climbing to 59.8. While the broader economy showed strong momentum, the combination of surging price pressures and a slight cooli