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Chicago PMI tops forecasts with December reading of 61.5
2005-12-29


CHICAGO (AFX) -- A measure of business activity in and around Chicago was slightly stronger than expected in December. The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index read 61.5 this month, near November's 61.7. The average of a MarketWatch survey was for a reading of 60.4. Readings over 50 denote expansion. Key for Federal Reserve watchers, prices paid slipped to a still-strong 83.3 from 94.1.

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