Why MNI
MNI is the leading provider
of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.
The Chicago Business Barometer™, produced with MNI increased 12.0 points to 47.4 in June. This is the first monthly rise after sixth consecutive monthly falls, making this month’s reading the highest since November 2023 with the index seeing the largest monthly increase since September 2020.
ALL FIVE SUBCOMPONENTS RISE; WITH NEW ORDERS LEADING THE IMPROVEMENT
New Orders increased by 16.9 points, after three consecutive months of decline, returning to similar levels seen in Q1-24.
Production expanded 11.0 points to 54.6, the second successive monthly increase, bringing it to the highest since December 2023. Around 23% of respondents reported higher production, the highest proportion since December 2023.
Order Backlogs also rose 14.2 points, with the print marking the highest level since November 2023.
Employment progressed 6.9 points to 44.1, the highest for 3 months, largely reversing the weakness seen across April and May. This improvement was in part due to 75% of respondents reporting same level of employment, whilst less than a fifth reported lower levels of employment.
Supplier Deliveries also edged up for the second consecutive month by 2.6 points, resulting in the highest level since January.
PRICES PAID LOWEST SINCE JUNE 2023 WHILST INVENTORY GROWS
Prices Paid decreased by 11.9 points to 56.5, moving to their lowest level since June 2023.
Finally, Inventories grew by 10.2 points, making it the highest since November 2023. This was in part due to more respondents reporting unchanged inventory rather than smaller inventory, with over 70% reporting unchanged inventory levels – the highest proportion since April 2014.
Why MNI
MNI is the leading provider
of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.