US DATA: March MNI Chicago Rpt-Chi Purchasers Index 62.2 vs 64.0 Feb,
with most components weaker. Prices paid 70.1 vs 65.6. New orders 63.3
vs 69.2, employment 56.3 vs 64.2, as inventories 57.4 vs 49.6.
Production steady at 68.6 vs 67.8. Comments find orders up in last few
wks, a shortage of machinists, and higher oil prices impacting freight
costs. More on the MNI Main wire.