Analysis · Chicago

Our read of the numbers for Chicago

Every Tuesday, code computes the outlook from the indicators and we write what it adds up to for a Chicago shop's next two quarters. The numbers belong to the sources. The opinion is ours.

Latest · Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Outlook: Holding-5

Chicago Permits Spike 21.8%, But Billings Lag

Chicago permits up 21.8% to $556M, but billings lag.
Office spending up 13.3% over 3 months, driving current activity.
Plywood PPI up 9.6% y/y, increasing panel costs.

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