The Chicago Business Barometer™ advanced to 47.6 in March, and is 5.2 points above last year's March reading. #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago

In March, the Chicago Report™ asked firms “With potential tariff increases in the coming months, is your business taking any of the following precautions/considerations?” . #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago #tariffs #inflation #onshoring

In March, the Chicago Report™ also asked firms “How has your business handled / will your business handle unexpected input costs to raise output prices?” #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago #tariffs #inflation

The Chicago Business Barometer™ slipped to 44.6 in April, 3.0 points below the March reading. #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago

The Chicago Business Barometer™ slipped to 44.6 in April, and is 4.7 points above last year's April reading. #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago

In April, the Chicago Report™ asked firms “What are you immediately doing as a result of the tariff uncertainty?” #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago #tariffs #uncertainty

In April, the Chicago Report™ also asked firms “In support of anticipating and adapting to future trends what areas of the business will you focus on the next year?” #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago #business #efficiency

The Chicago Business Barometer™ slowed to 40.5 in May and is 4.1 points below April's reading. #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago

The Chicago Business Barometer™ slowed to 40.5 in May, and is 4.3 points above last year's May reading. #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago

In May, the Chicago Report™ asked firms “In light of extra economic uncertainty, are you considering further delaying capital investments?” #capex #tariffs #uncertainty

In May, the Chicago Report™ also asked firms “In light of extra economic uncertainty, are you considering further build up of inventories of raw materials?” #inventory #tariffs #uncertainty

The Chicago Business Barometer™ held at 40.4 in June and is 0.1 points below May’s reading #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago

The Chicago Business Barometer™ held at 40.4 in June and is 7.0 points below last year's June reading. #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago

In June, the Chicago Report™ asked firms “How do you see your business activity growing in the second half of 2025, by percent?” #growth #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago

In June, the Chicago Report™ also asked firms “What do you expect to do with inventory levels through second half of 2025?“ #inventory #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago

The Chicago Business Barometer™ advanced to 47.1 in July and is 6.7 points above June's reading. #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago

The Chicago Business Barometer™ advanced to 47.1 in July and is 2.7 points above last year's July reading. #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago

In July, the Chicago Report™ asked firms “How are macroeconomic pressures affecting your procurement decisions?” #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago #macro #tariffs

In July, the Chicago Report™ also asked firms “How much visibility does your team have into how tariffs affect total landed cost of equipment and materials?” #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago #tariffs

In July, the Chicago Report™ also asked firms “Are you looking to change suppliers for your winter holiday orders relative to last year?” #chicagopmi #MNI #chicagoreport #ISM #chicagoISM #ISMChicago #suppliers #thanksgiving