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Chicago Purchasing Managers Rebounded
The Chicago Purchasing Managers reported the CHICAGO BUSINESS BAROMETER rebounded, marking a tenth month of growth.
BUSINESS ACTIVITY:
Five of seven Business Activity indexes grew in July, while all seven reached positive territory;
EMPLOYMENT continued June’s growth;
PRODUCTION, NEW ORDERS, ORDER BACKLOGS, and INVENTORIES marked increases;
BUYING POLICY:
Lead times for MRO SUPPLIES reached the highest level in three decades.
Posted: July 30, 2010 Friday 10:00 AM