MORNING BID AMERICAS-Deals and delays
U.S. manufacturing shows signs of recovery, with factory activity expanding in January, impacting macroeconomic expectations. Equities remain strong, led by tech firms like Alphabet and Amazon. SpaceX acquires Musk's AI startup xAI, enhancing its data center ambitions. A trade deal with India will reduce tariffs and halt Russian oil purchases. Precious metals, particularly gold, see significant gains, while oil prices decline amid easing geopolitical tensions. The Indian rupee strengthens following the trade deal announcement. Upcoming corporate earnings reports include AMD and PepsiCo.