Friday, April 29, 2011

Midwest business barometer falls in April

Chicago | Fri Apr 02, 2011 10 am

Institute for supply management-Chicago business barometer decreased 67.6 in April, from 70.6 in March. Economists had forecast an April reading of 68.5.

The employment component of the index fell from 65.6 63.7 in March. New orders came down from 66.3 74.5. Reading above 50 indicates expanding regional economy.


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