Readings above 50 indicate expansion in the regional economy, whereas figures below that level signal a contraction. The September result represents an increase of 11.7 points from the previous month, moving the indicator from contraction back into expansion.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Chicago PMI Hits 58.8 in September and Beats 51.0 Forecast
US Markets21 days ago
Regional business activity in the Midwest rebounded to exceed the growth threshold of 50 in the latest release from MNI. The September MNI Chicago Report Business Index measured 58.8, outperforming the 51.0 consensus estimate and the August reading of 47.1.
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