Chicago PMI Climbs to Highest Level in Nearly Four Years

Published on February 27, 2026

The Chicago Purchasing Managers’ Index (Chicago Business Barometer) climbed to its highest level in nearly four years in February, rising 3.7 points to 57.7. This reading came in above the projected 52.0 and marks the second straight month regional business activity has expanded.

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