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🇺🇸 U.S. ISM Services PMI (February) — Stronger Than Expected

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported that the U.S. Non-Manufacturing PMI came in at 56.1, significantly above the forecast of 53.5 and higher than the previous reading of 53.8.

Key components also surprised to the upside:

• ISM Services Employment Index: 51.8%
(Forecast: 50.6% | Previous: 50.3%)

• ISM Services New Orders Index: 58.6
(Forecast: 53.5 | Previous: 53.1)

A reading above 50 signals expansion — and today’s data points to accelerating momentum in the U.S. services sector, particularly in new orders and hiring activity.

Stronger services data may influence Federal Reserve expectations, bond yields, and equity market positioning in the near term.

Markets are watching closely.

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He also acknowledged the “tremendous hatred” between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, highlighting the deep personal and political tensions shaping the war.

Despite the hostility, Trump expressed confidence that a decision or resolution regarding Ukraine will ultimately be reached.

As the conflict continues to impact global security, energy markets, and geopolitical alliances, international observers remain focused on what comes next.

President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. possesses an “unlimited supply” of mid- and high-level interceptor missiles. The statement underscores America’s defensive capabilities and signals a firm strategic posture during a period of geopolitical uncertainty.

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