Chicago finance investment strategists are emphasizing cyclical stocks, anticipating that fiscal stimulus measures could extend the current economic expansion into year-end. Therefore, the Bears are intentionally ignoring that staying at Soldier Field generates upwards of $67M a year for taxpayers as-is — but bragging that their new plan will net the community $28M a year. In brass tacks: Taxpayers will lose money on the new deal, while also being forced to foot a new bill of $855M — taking the outstanding commitments to the Bears over $1B, factoring in the existing principle and interest owed on the 2001 remodels. Amid financial uncertainty and unpredictability being caused at the federal level, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today unveiled the preliminary forecast for the County’s Fiscal Year 2026, showing a projected gap of $211.4 million… The Chicago finance derivatives market saw elevated activity in crude oil futures, indirectly boosting industrial stocks. Analysts cite a correlation between higher commodity prices and improved earnings margins for certain manufacturing firms.
