Do the following two sentences have the same meaning?
The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago 's factory index increased to 58.9 from 55.9 in July .
The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago 's monthly index rose to 58.9 from 55.9 in July , the highest in 15 months .

Available choices:
(i) no;
(ii) yes;
The answer is:
(i)