Chicago-area business activity contracted at a slightly slower rate in the month of July, according to a report released by MNI Indicators on Monday.
MNI Indicators said its Chicago business barometer inched up to 42.8 in July from 41.5 in June, although a reading below 50 still indicates a contraction. Economists had expected the index to rise to 43.0.
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