(Kitco News) – The U.S. service sector declined more than expected last month, according to the latest data from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).The ISM announced on Monday morning that its Services Purchasing Managers Index came in at 54.9 in September, down from 55.4 in August. The data was slightly worse than expected, as economists were looking for a reading of 55. 

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