*Less than 4 points away from "confirming" a recession!!!
Chicago June PMI slips to 53.6 vs. 54.1 month ago Thursday, June 30, 2005 2:18:33 PM http://www.afxpress.com
CHICAGO (AFX) -- A measure of business in and around Chicago showed a slower rate of expansion in June. The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index was at 53.6% this month compared to 54.1% last month. Wall Street was expecting a reading at 55%. Readings over 50% indicate expansion. The index has been above 50% for 26 months
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