• Chicago PMI: The overall index declined to 62.2 in March from 64.0 in February. This was below consensus expectations of 63.0 and indicates slower growth in March. Note: any number above 50 shows expansion. From the Chicago ISM: The Chicago Purchasing Managers reported the March Chicago Business Barometer paused after February's ten month high. While slowing, the Chicago Business Barometer marked its fifth month above 60, a 2-1/2 year period of expansion and trend data improved.
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Chicago PMI: The overall index increased to 52.9 in June, up from 52.7 in May. This was slightly below consensus expectations of 53.1 and indicates slow growth in June. Note: any number above 50 shows expansion. From the Chicago ISM... Read Post
Chicago PMI: The overall index declined to 52.7 in May, down from 56.2 in April. This was below consensus expectations of 56.1 and indicates slower growth in May. Note: any number above 50 shows expansion. From the Chicago ISM: The ... Read Post
Chicago PMI: The overall index declined to 56.2 in April, down from 62.2 in March. This was below consensus expectations of 60.8 and indicates slower growth in April. Note: any number above 50 shows expansion. From the Chicago ISM: ... Read Post