S&P Global Survey Shows US Business Activity Picks Up in January as Inflation Cools

In a promising start to 2024, U.S. business activity has shown a notable uptick in January, alongside signs of cooling inflation. S&P Global’s latest survey reveals that the flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index, encompassing manufacturing and services sectors, has risen to a robust 52.3, marking its highest point since the previous June. This surge from December’s 50.9 is attributed to significant gains in both the services and manufacturing domains. Furthermore, a key highlight is the reduction in prices charged by companies for their products, reaching their lowest in over three and a half years, signaling a potential easing of inflationary pressures.