The latest reading of 102.7 for the barometer index (represented by the blue line) is both above the quarterly trade volume index (represented by the black line) and greater than the baseline ...

The barometer reported its lowest reading since May 2023, falling seven points from December and 24 points from January 2023. Michael Langemeier, associate director of Purdue’s Center for ...

according to a survey published Friday The Chicago Business Barometer, compiled by MNI Indicators, dropped to 35.4 in May from 37.9 in April, defying expectations for an increase to 41.1. The ...