International Economic

Chicago PMI smashes forecasts to hit four-month high

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Wednesday 30 Sep 2026

(Sharecast News) - Business activity across the greater Chicago metropolitan area increased at its fastest pace in four months in September, according to ISM-Chicago, rebounding after its first contraction of the year in August.


The ISM-Chicago purchasing managers' index, which tracks business conditions across Illinois, Indiana and Michigan,...

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