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US DATA: MNI Chicago Business Barometer Picked Up In Dec
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- MNI Chicago Business Barometer 48.9 in Dec vs 46.3 in Nov 
- MNI Chicago Business Barometer 46.2 in Q4 vs 47.3 in Q3 
- MNI Chicago: Production and Supplier Deliveries Edge Higher 
- MNI Chicago: Employment Declined
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The Chicago Business Barometer rose 2.6 points in December, hitting a four-month
high of 48.9. Nevertheless, the index remained in contraction for a fourth
consecutive month. Business sentiment dropped by 1.2 points to 46.2 in Q4,
marking the lowest quarterly reading since Q2 2009. Production and Supplier
Deliveries led the increase, rising to 55.4 and 47.2 respectively. While
Employment revealed the largest monthly decline, falling to 47.4, it scored the
largest quarterly gain. New Orders remain subdued in December, while Order
Backlogs showed a slight improvement.
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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