US: ISM Manufacturing Index surged to its highest level since July – TD Securities

Dhwani Mehta FXStreet

Analysts at TD Securities express their afterthoughts on the upbeat US ISM Manufacturing PMI report released on Monday.

Key Quotes:

“The ISM manufacturing index surged above participants' expectations, rising to its highest level since July at 50.9 for January (TD 50.0; consensus 48.5), following 47.8.

The gain was led by a whopping 9.5pt jump in the production component to 54.3 as well as a notable 4.4pt increase in new orders to 52.0.

The December trade agreement between the US and China likely played a key role behind improving sentiment.

We note, however, that coronavirus fears might affect the survey as soon as in February, as a possible growth slowdown in China is likely to impact manufacturing activities.”

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Dhwani Mehta

FXStreet

Residing in Mumbai (India), Dhwani is a Senior Analyst and Manager of the Asian session at FXStreet. She has over 10 years of experience in analyzing and covering the global financial markets, with specialization in Forex and commodities markets.

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