Above expectations (Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Washington, 30 Aug - The Chicago purchasing managers index, a gauge of manufacturing activity in the Chicago-area, rose to 46.1 in August from 45.3 in July, MNI Indicators said.

Expectations were for a reading of 45.0.

A score above 50 indicates economic expansion.

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