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What is the Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index?
This monthly indicator of business conditions relies on surveys from purchasing managers in Illiinois, Indiana, and Michigan. An index value above 50 indicates favorable business conditions, while an Index value below 50 is considered pessimistic to investors.