Below expectations (Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Washington, 30 Apr - The Chicago purchasing managers index, a gauge of manufacturing activity in the Chicago-area, fell to 37.9 in April from 41.4 in March, MNI Indicators said.

Expectations were for a reading of 44.9.

A score above 50 indicates economic expansion.

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