Chicago PMI Falls to Lowest Level of the Year

Published on April 30, 2026

The Chicago Purchasing Managers’ Index (Chicago Business Barometer) unexpectedly retreated 3.6 points in April, coming in at 49.2. This marks the first contraction in regional business activity in 2026 and was lower than the projected 54.8.

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