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    Chicago Business Barometer at Highest Level in Over Two Years

    Written by Sandy Williams


    The Chicago Business Barometer in April reached its highest level since January 2015, posting a score of 58.3 from 57.7 in March.

    Growing demand for manufactured products pushed new orders up 5.5 points to a near three-year high. The production index in April was at another high level although receding slightly to 59.5 from 61.7.

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