Earlier: Chicago PMI Increased in June

From the Chicago PMI: Chicago Business Barometer Rises to 64.1 in June The MNI Chicago Business Barometer rose 1.4 points to 64.1 in June , up from 62.7 in May, hitting the highest level since January. Business activity expanded at a faster pace in June, with firms' operations up for a third consecutive month. Four of the five Barometer components strengthened on the month, leaving the Barometer up 0.8% on the year. ... This month, two special questions were posed to firms. The first asked whether ongoing trade talks were having an impact on short-term purchasing decisions. Just under a......(read more)

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