midwest economy index

  Order Backlogs at 29 Year High A marked rise in Order Backlogs at 29 year high, was among the month’s highlights. The Chicago Business Barometer rose to [...]

Real GDP Increased at an Annual Rate of 3.00% Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.00% in the second quarter of 2017, according to the “second” estimate re[...]

Alton Steel to Add Coiled Product Alton Steel will add coiled product, according to announced plans to invest $4.75 million in a Garret coiler, expanding its cu[...]

The Midwest Economy Index Increased to Highest Value Since June 2014 The Midwest Economy Index  increased in April to +0.70 from +0.61 in March, reaching its hi[...]

MNI Chicago Business Barometer Increased to Highest Level Since January 2015 The MNI Chicago Business Barometer increased in April to its highest level since Ja[...]

The Conference Board Index Shows Consumer Confidence Increased Sharply in March Consumer confidence increased sharply in March to its highest level since Decemb[...]