Friday, April 29, 2011

Midwest business barometer falls in April

Chicago | Friday, April 29, 2011 10: 00 am EDT

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

An employment index fell to 63.7 from 65.6 in March. New orders fell to 66.3 from 74.5. Reading above 50 indicates expansion in the regional economy.


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