Research >> Economics
Chicago Purchasing Managers Leveled
The Chicago Purchasing Managers reported the CHICAGO BUSINESS BAROMETER indicated the breadth of expansion showed little change, and chalked up a ninth month of growth.
BUSINESS ACTIVITY:
EMPLOYMENT improved after May’s decline;
INVENTORIES shrank;
PRODUCTION continued strong.
BUYING POLICY:
Lead times for CAPITAL EQUIPMENT leapt upward.
Posted: June 30, 2010 Wednesday 10:00 AM