Chicago Business Barometer™ Advanced
2/26/2010
The Chicago Purchasing Managers reported the Chicago Business Barometer accelerated for the fifth consecutive month, a trend not seen since 2002. The three-month moving average of each index was positive, indicating breadth of the advance.

Chicago Business Barometer™ Accelerated
1/29/2010
The Chicago Purchasing Managers reported the Chicago Business Barometer rose to the highest level since November 2005.

ISM-Chicago Seasonal Factors Re-estimated
12/31/2009
Annual recalculation updates data seasonality
Based on the additional data obtained over the past 12 months, the values of the seasonal factors for the 11 indices of economic activity that comprise the CHICAGO Report were reestimated.

Chicago Business Barometer™ Climbed
12/30/2009
The Chicago Purchasing Managers reported the Chicago Business Barometer signaled economic expansion for the third consecutive month.

Chicago Business Barometer™ Expanded
11/30/2009
The Chicago Purchasing Managers reported the Chicago Business Barometer expanded for the second consecutive month:

Chicago Business Barometer™ Recovered
10/30/2009
The Chicago Purchasing Managers reported the Chicago Business Barometer recovered from the September stumble.

ISM-Chicago Business Survey, 2009 September
9/30/2009
The Chicago Purchasing Managers reported the Chicago Business Barometer stumbled en route to establishing the possible end of the 2007-2009 recession.

ISM-Chicago Business Survey, 2009 August
8/31/2009
The Chicago Purchasing Managers reported the Chicago Business Barometer brokethrough ten consecutive months of decline to reach neutral territory, establishing the first evidence of the possible end of the 2007-2009 Great Financial Recession.

ISM-Chicago Business Survey, 2009 July
7/31/2009

CHICAGO BUSINESS BAROMETER™ IMPROVED

The Chicago Purchasing Managers reported the CHICAGO BUSINESS BAROMETER improved as the rate of decline slowed, with the highest reading since September 2008.

ISM-Chicago Business Survey, 2009 June
6/30/2009
CHICAGO BUSINESS BAROMETER™ REBOUNDED

The Chicago Purchasing Managers reported the CHICAGO BUSINESS BAROMETER rate of decline slowed while rebounding from May’s weakness.

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