Economy

September 3, 2019
Chicago Business Barometer Moves Out of Contraction
Written by Sandy Williams
The Chicago Business Barometer rose six points in August after two months of contraction. The Index posted a 50.4 last month, compared to 44.4 in July.
MNI Indicators still sees an overall softening in business conditions despite the gains in August. The three-month moving average, a better indicator of conditions, fell to 48.2


