Manufacturing activity in the Chicago-area slowed this month, industry data showed on Friday.
In a report, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said its Chicago purchasing managers’ index fell to a seasonally adjusted 63.6 this month, from 65.5 in July.
Analysts had expected the index to decrease to 63.0 in August.
On the index, a number above 50.0 indicates an expansion, while below indicates contraction.
