March Chicago PMI 57.4 vs 62.0 expected - ConsultFX

March Chicago PMI 57.4 vs 62.0 expected

March 2018 Chicago PMI survey highlights - Lowest in more than a year - was 62.0 - Employment improved - New orders lower - Prices paid increased - Production lower That's a big, surprising drop. The market is taking it in stride because it's still well-above 50 and had been at extremely high levels.