The Chicago Business Barometer™, otherwise known as the Chicago PMI, is a weighted composite indicator made up of five sub-indicators: New Orders, Production, Employment, Order Backlogs and Supplier Deliveries.
The Chicago PMI is a forward looking indicator correlated to US GDP.
Please see below the upcoming 2026 release dates for the Chicago Business Barometer™:
| Release Dates | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| January 30 | 09:45 |
| February 27 | 09:45 |
| March 31 | 09:45 |
| April 30 | 09:45 |
| May 29 | 09:45 |
| June 30 | 09:45 |
| July 31 | 09:45 |
| August 28 | 09:45 |
| September 30 | 09:45 |
| October 30 | 09:45 |
| November 30 | 09:45 |
| December 30 | 09:45 |
