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US DATA: MNI Chicago Business Barometer Eases to 57.4 in March
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The MNI Chicago Business Barometer fell 4.5 points to 57.4 in March, down from
61.9 in February, hitting the lowest level in exactly one year. Firms'
operations continued to expand in March, but the pace of expansion moderated for
a third straight month, settling at a fresh 12-month low. Three of the five
Barometer components receded on the month, with only Employment and Supplier
Deliveries expanding. Compared to March last year, the Barometer was up 0.5%. On
the quarter, the Barometer was down on Q4 2017 but Q1's outturn was still the
second-best calendar quarter result since Q2 2014 and the best Q1 outturn since
2011. The survey period ran from March 1 to March 19.
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com

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