US Flash PMI signals sustained business output growth in January but employment remains little changed | Metals Mine

  • US Flash PMI signals sustained business output growth in January but employment remains little changed

    From pmi.spglobal.com

    US business activity growth ticked higher in January, according to early ‘flash’ PMI data, albeit remaining subdued compared to the typical rate of expansion seen in the second half of 2025. Manufacturing growth accelerated to outpace that of services, but the January survey brought further signs that underlying order book growth has softened in both sectors recently, led by falling exports. Job numbers consequently remained little changed in January. Confidence in the year ahead outlook meanwhile remained positive but dipped slightly lower, as hopes for sustained economic growth and favorable demand conditions ... (full story)

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Maule
Jan 23, 2026 9:07am
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Employment affected by AI?
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Jehadals
Jan 23, 2026 12:12pm
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Could this affect the gold market and if yes is it more likely going bullish or bearish?
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6ixtematic
Jan 24, 2026 2:51am
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Can someone teach me how different news impact on Usdjpy??
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Rick-Llahi
Jan 26, 2026 5:45am
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Good Day My Fellow Traders.
I'm New Here, Can Someone Teach Me How News Take Effects On XAUUSD Market.
Thank You.
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Trader#DC31
Jan 27, 2026 12:50am
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If you're trying to understand the news and how it affects your asset, be it stock, crypto, indices etc... ask yourself. What session are you trading

The news that affects NY session is different from the news that accects Asia session
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mheuer
Mar 6, 2026 3:37pm
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Quoting Rick-Llahi
Good Day My Fellow Traders. I'm New Here, Can Someone Teach Me How News Take Effects On XAUUSD Market. Thank You.
I can mentor you for that.
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