The U.S. Chicago PMI fell to 56.7 in June 2026, while the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose to 94.4, presenting a mixed economic picture as the first half of the year comes to a close.
Both data points released this morning, June 30, 2026, beat consensus market expectations but signaled differing momentum across the manufacturing and consumer sectors.
🏭 Chicago PMI: Growth Moderates But Solid
- Headline Number: The index dropped to 56.7 in June from May’s four-year high of 62.7.
- Beat Forecasts: Despite the monthly drop, the figure beat market expectations of 56.0.
- Still Expanding: A reading above 50.0 indicates that regional business and manufacturing activity is continuing to expand.
🛒 Consumer Confidence: Sentiment Edges Higher
- Headline Number: The index climbed to 94.4 in June from May’s revised reading of 93.1.
- Beat Forecasts: Consumer optimism outpaced Wall Street's consensus prediction of 94.2.
- Driving Factors: The lift in confidence follows a modest easing in consumer anxiety over the long-term economic impacts of the Middle East conflict.
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