Chicago PMI Falls Further to 5-Month Low

Published on June 30, 2025

The Chicago Purchasing Managers’ Index (Chicago Business Barometer) fell for a third straight month to its lowest level since January. The index inched down to 40.4 in June from 40.5 in May, falling short of the 42.7 forecast.

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