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Chicago business activity rose in December but stayed in contraction for the 25th straight month.
The Chicago Business Barometer rose to 43.5 in December 2025, surpassing expectations and rebounding from November’s drop, driven by strong gains in new orders and production.
Despite the improvement, all indices remained below the 50 threshold indicating contraction, marking the 25th consecutive month in decline.
Employment dipped to its lowest since May 2009, while supplier deliveries and prices paid showed mixed trends.
The data reflects a partial recovery in regional business activity, though conditions remain in contraction.
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La actividad comercial de Chicago aumentó en diciembre, pero se mantuvo en contracción por vigésimo quinto mes consecutivo.