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US S&P Global Composite PMI Flash (Jan) 52.8 (Prev. 52.7)

The slight improvement in the US S&P Global Composite PMI Flash for January, moving from 52.7 to 52.8, suggests a marginally more optimistic outlook for GDP growth, projected at 1.5% annualized.

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  • "The survey is signalling annualised GDP growth of 1.5% for both December and January, and a worryingly subdued rate of new business growth across both manufacturing and services adds further to signs that first quarter growth could disappoint."
  • "Jobs growth is meanwhile already disappointing, with near stagnant payroll numbers reported again in January,as businesses worry about taking on more staff in an environment of uncertainty, weak demand and high cost". 
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However, the continued signs of subdued new business growth and disappointing job numbers indicate that the first quarter may still face challenges, potentially influencing expectations for monetary policy moving forward.

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