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Investing Feb 18, 2026

American Factories Just Ended Their Longest Losing Streak in Years as the ISM Manufacturing Index Hit 52.6 in January, but the Tariff Pressures Building Behind the Recovery Could Turn This Breakthrough Into a Brief One

The ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.6 in January 2026, its first expansionary reading in twelve months, as output surged and new orders recovered. But rising input prices driven by tariffs are creating a new threat to the fragile revival.

The Money Unlock Editorial Team 8 min read
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Cash Flow Feb 18, 2026

The Consumer Confidence Gap Between Republicans and Democrats Has Reached 50 Points — the Widest Divide Ever Recorded — and What Happens Next Could Determine Whether the US Economy Slows or Stabilizes

The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index sits at 57.3, a 12-year low, while a 50-point political confidence gap — the widest ever recorded — is fracturing the economic picture and complicating forecasts for consumer spending.

The Money Unlock Editorial Team 8 min read