
Chicago Business Barometer Falls More Than Expected
The Chicago Business Barometer slipped 4.3 points to 59.5 in February, though still above a reading of 50 that indicates expansion, following a 2.5-year high in January. New orders plunged 11 points to their lowest level since August 2020. Production fell 9.3 points after two months of gains. Business activity at firms in the Chicago […]