U.S. manufacturing shows first growth in two years, but tariffs and rising costs pose risks.

The U.S. manufacturing sector showed unexpected growth in January, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI rising to 50.9, signaling the first expansion in over two years. New orders and production increased, along with a rise in employment. However, input costs also surged, raising concerns about inflation. President Trump's tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese goods could further increase costs and disrupt supply chains, potentially hindering the sector's recovery. Markets reacted negatively, with stocks falling and gold prices reaching new highs.

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