Chicago PMI shows signs of slowing economy
One of the economy’s warning lights just switched on: The Institute of Supply Management’s Chicago Purchasing Managers Index — a measure of strength of the Midwest’s manufacturing economy that closely tracks the national number — slipped more than three points in August to 47.1 — that’s lower than the benchmark of 50. We look at what may be behind the decline.
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