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Core Insights - The report highlights a mixed performance in global stock markets, with the US indices experiencing declines while the Hong Kong market showed varied results among sectors [6][10] - Economic indicators reveal a slight expansion in US manufacturing activity, with the ISM manufacturing index reaching 50.9, marking the first expansion since 2022 [7][10] - China's manufacturing activity showed a decline, with the Caixin manufacturing PMI dropping to 50.1, indicating a need for increased economic stimulus amid trade tensions [10][11] Economic Data Summary - US manufacturing PMI for January was reported at 51.2, exceeding market expectations of 50.1 [7] - The ISM manufacturing index for January was reported at 50.9, up from 49.2, indicating a return to expansion [7][10] - China's Caixin manufacturing PMI for January was reported at 50.1, down from 50.5, reflecting a slowdown in manufacturing activity [10][11] Major News Summary - The US Treasury has revised its first-quarter borrowing estimate down to $815 billion, slightly lower than previous estimates [9][10] - Panama's president announced the country's withdrawal from the "Belt and Road" initiative during a meeting with the US Secretary of State [9][10] - The Bank of Japan's meeting minutes indicated that the yen's value will be a key factor in future interest rate decisions [9][10] Corporate News Summary - Swiss bank Julius Baer has significantly reduced its executive board from 15 to 5 members as part of a governance overhaul [10] - China National Grain Group plans to expand its grain storage capacity in Northeast China to boost local crop prices [10] - Oceanwide Holdings' debt restructuring plan has been approved by a UK judge despite opposition from some bondholders [10][11] - Becton Dickinson is reportedly considering divesting its life sciences division, which is valued at approximately $30 billion [10][11]