Chicago PMI Jumps to 2-Year High in January

Published on January 30, 2026

The Chicago Purchasing Managers’ Index (Chicago Business Barometer) jumped to its highest level in over two years in January, rising 11.3 points to 54.0. This reading came in above the projected 43.5 and marks the first month regional business activity has expanded since the end of 2023.

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VettaFi’s Winter Symposium Offers Tips for Navigating New Economic Cycles

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