Economy
January 29, 2021
Written by Sandy Williams
Business activity accelerated in the Chicago area in January, says the latest analysis by MNI Indicators and the Institute for Supply Management. The Chicago Business Barometer jumped 5.1 points to 63.8, its highest level since July 2018.
Production soared 9.9 points along with a 7.9-point surge in new orders. Order backlogs expanded for a third month, gaining 5.9 points and reaching a 23-month high.
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