Chicago PMI September 2026 recovers above 50.0 points (MNI/ISM Chicago release September 30, 2026, confirmed by MNI Markets or Bloomberg by September 30, 2026)
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✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 23. September 2026
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Predicted for 30. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The MNI Chicago Business Barometer (Chicago PMI) unexpectedly collapsed to 47.1 in August 2026 — a 10.5-point plunge from July's 57.6 and the first contractionary reading in four months (consensus had expected 57.9). The September release is scheduled for September 30, 2026 at 9:45 AM ET. Historically, the Chicago PMI shows pronounced mean-reversion tendencies after extreme swings. Supporting factors: the ISM Manufacturing PMI for September 2026 is expected above 52.0 in open platform predictions, and US Q2 2026 GDP growth was at least 2.5% (BEA). Countering factors include weaker Consumer Confidence data (open prediction: <92.0) and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. No direct prediction market available; probability slightly above 50% with conservative mean-reversion assumption.
Data basis for this prediction
- TFTC / MNI: Chicago PMI August 2026 = 47,1 Punkte (Konsens 57,9; -10,5 Pkt. vs. Juli 57,6) (Stand 28. August 2026)
- RTT News: 'Chicago Business Barometer Unexpectedly Plunges to Eight-Month Low in August' (Stand 28. August 2026)
- MNI Markets: Chicago Business Barometer 2025/26 Publication Calendar – Release 30. September 2026, 9:45 ET
- Offene Cassandra.news-Vorhersage: ISM Manufacturing PMI September 2026 >52,0 Punkte (Veröffentlichung 1. Oktober 2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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