FX.co ★ Chicago PMI Points to Deeper Contraction in April

The Chicago Business Barometer, commonly known as the Chicago PMI, declined to 44.6 in April 2025, down from 47.6 in March, and fell just short of market expectations set at 45.5. This recent data indicates that Chicago's economic activity has been contracting for the 17th month in a row, maintaining a steady rate of decline.