Chicago Fed
Chicago Fed's 7th District Hiring Expectations Crash to -40: A Dire Signal for the Economy and Fed Policy
The economic outlook for the U.S. Midwest has taken a concerning turn as the Chicago Federal Reserve's 7th District hiring expectations index reportedly plummeted to -40 in October 2025. This alarming figure represents the lowest reading for hiring expectations since the tumultuous year of 2020 and, excluding