Nigeria PMI slips below 50 as orders stall
Nigerian companies experienced a slowdown at the start of 2026, with the Purchasing Managers' Index dropping to 49.7, indicating a slight deterioration in business conditions.
Canada: Rise in the manufacturing sector for the first time in a year
Canada's manufacturing sector grew in January, marking its first expansion in a year, though new orders continued to decline amid rising costs and reduced exports.
Dollar opens higher focusing on the Focus report and the PMI of Brazil and the USA
The dollar started the session slightly higher, gaining 0.06% at the opening, while Brazil's main stock index is set to commence trading amid a busy economic agenda.
China’s factory activity contracts in January on weak domestic demand
China's factory activity in January declined due to weak domestic demand as indicated by a drop in the purchasing managers' index.
PMI for Polish Industry Falls for the First Time Since June
The PMI reading for Polish industry has dropped for the first time since June, reflecting a decline in new orders and upcoming challenges in production forecasts amid a deteriorating economic situation in Germany.