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Chicago PMI misses forecasts, falls to 55.3 in October

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Oct 30, 2026, 9:45 AM EDTUpdated Oct 30, 2026, 9:45 AM EDT

The Chicago PMI dropped to 55.3 from 58.8, below the 56 consensus. The miss signals a cooling in Midwest factory activity, adding to concerns about manufacturing momentum.

Sentimentbearish 35

Bearish · 35 of 100

Impact30

low · stays off the top drivers

Confidence90%

high confidence · single wire

Eventdeveloping

v1 · alerted to followers

WHAT WE KNOW

Chicago PMI October actual: 55.3
Forecast: 56
Previous (September): 58.8
Chicago PMI misses forecasts, falls to 55.3 in October.