EU HCOB Manufacturing PMI Flash (Jan) 49.4 vs. Exp. 49.1 (Prev. 48.8)
The EU HCOB Manufacturing PMI flash for January came in at 49.4, beating expectations of 49.1 and up from the previous 48.8.
[MARKET ANALYSIS] European bourses trade lower though the FTSE 100 slightly outperforms
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama declines to comment if they intervened in the FX market; are watching FX moves with a high sense of urgency
EU HCOB Manufacturing PMI Flash (Jan) 49.4 vs. Exp. 49.1 (Prev. 48.8)
Japanese PM Takaichi says the two-year consumption tax cut on food items proposal would "not rely on deficit-financing bonds". Adding, it applies to food only and is limited to two years, Nikkei reports.
German HCOB Manufacturing PMI Flash (Jan) 48.7 vs. Exp. 47.8 (Prev. 47.0)
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This improvement suggests a slight stabilization in manufacturing sentiment, which could imply easing recession fears and may influence ECB policy considerations regarding interest rates. A stronger PMI often supports a positive narrative for growth in the Eurozone, potentially affecting the euro and related assets.
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