02-February-2026
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Asia's Factory Activity Expands on Solid Global Demand
02-Feb-2026

Asia's factory activity expanded in January as solid global demand lifted export orders, private-sector surveys showed on Monday, offering policymakers some assurance the hit from higher U.S. tariffs has run its course for now. Japan and South Korea saw manufacturing activity grow at a multi-year pace as big markets like the U.S. sustained momentum, the surveys showed, brightening prospects for Asia's export powerhouses.

News Source:- https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-02-01/asias-factory-activity-expands-on-solid-global-demand