US DATA: Jan Philly Fed mfg data: text says “Results from the
Business Outlook Survey suggest that regional manufacturing activity
continued to expand at a moderate pace in January. All of the broad
indicators remained positive this month, and firms continued to report
increases in employment. Firms polled reported higher input prices this
month, with a notable share of firms reporting price increases for their
own manufactured goods. The survey’s broad indicators of future activity
improved again this month.” Notes positive new orders for 4 mos in a
row.