The Chicago Purchasing Managers index dropped more than 5 points in November to a seasonally adjusted 41.1, the National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago said Friday.
The index in October was 46.2.
An index below 50 signals a contracting manufacturing economy, while a reading above 50 suggests expansion.
The group said November's index marked the 14th month of declining activity.
The prices paid component of the index rose to 40.1 from 39.2 in October.
The employment component of the barometer fell to 37.2 in November from 42.0 in October.
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The Chicago Purchasing Managers index dropped more than 5 points in November to a seasonally adjusted 41.1, the National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago said Friday.
The index in October was 46.2.
An index below 50 signals a contracting manufacturing economy, while a reading above 50 suggests expansion.
The group said November's index marked the 14th month of declining activity.
The prices paid component of the index rose to 40.1 from 39.2 in October.
The employment component of the barometer fell to 37.2 in November from 42.0 in October.
Nov Oct Sept Aug July June May
The index in October was 46.2.
An index below 50 signals a contracting manufacturing economy, while a reading above 50 suggests expansion.
The group said November's index marked the 14th month of declining activity.
The prices paid component of the index rose to 40.1 from 39.2 in October.
The employment component of the barometer fell to 37.2 in November from 42.0 in October.
Nov Oct Sept Aug July June May
The Chicago Purchasing Managers index dropped more than 5 points in November to a seasonally adjusted 41.1, the National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago said Friday.
The index in October was 46.2.
An index below 50 signals a contracting manufacturing economy, while a reading above 50 suggests expansion.
The group said November's index marked the 14th month of declining activity.
The prices paid component of the index rose to 40.1 from 39.2 in October.
The employment component of the barometer fell to 37.2 in November from 42.0 in October.
Nov Oct Sept Aug July June May