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USA Chicago PMI For August 47.1 Vs 57.8 Est.; 57.6 Prior

Aug 31, 2026 · 09:41 AM ET· updated 1h ago

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Why It Matters

Chicago's business activity dropped sharply in August, falling from 57.6 to 47.1—much weaker than expected. When business mood drops like this, it hints the whole economy might be slowing down, so watch how companies do in the coming weeks.

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