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BREAKING: 🇺🇸 US ISM Manufacturing PMI just came in at a 40 MONTH high of 52.6.
Expected was 48.5.
The ISM above 50 is bullish for markets.
January 2026 US ISM Manufacturing PMI at 52.6, exceeding expectations of 48.5 and marking the first expansion (above 50) in 12 months after 26 months of contraction, as confirmed by official ISM data.
This 4.7-point surge from December's 47.9 represents the highest reading since February 2022 approximately 48 months ago, aligning closely with the post's "40month high" claim, fueled by new orders jumping to 57.1 their strongest since early 2022.
The indicator's bullish signal above 50 historically correlates with equity gains, potentially easing recession fears amid recent Fed rate cuts, though employment subindex contraction at 48.1 tempers full recovery optimism.
