- The PMI edges higher to 50.8 in January from 50.5 previously, but New Orders jumped to an 11-month high of 52.4 (and from 50.7 previously). Output rose, but pace was the slowest since September.
- Despite gains in orders and production, employment contracted for the 10th consecutive month.
- Prices rose at their fastest pace in three months amid the real's depreciation - falling 2.5% in just January.
- EWZ -12% YTD, but up 0.9% premarket
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