 Chicago Fed National Activity Index Suggests Slower, but Still Slightly Above-Average Growth in November Posted: December 21, 2020 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by slower growth in employment- and production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) declined to +0.27 in November from +1.01 in October. Three of the four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index made positive contributions in November, but all four categories decreased from October. The ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Index Suggests Economic Growth Increased in October Posted: November 23, 2020 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by improvements in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) increased to +0.83 in October from +0.32 in September. Three of the four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index made positive contributions in October, and three of the four categories increased from September. The ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Index Suggests Slower and Slightly Above-Average Growth in September Posted: October 26, 2020 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by some further moderation in the growth of production- and employment-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) declined to +0.27 in September from +1.11 in August. Three of the four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index made positive contributions in September, but three of the four ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Index suggests slower, but still well-above-average growth in August Posted: September 21, 2020 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by some further moderation in the growth of production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) declined to +0.79 in August from +2.54 in July. Two of the four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index made positive contributions in August, but all four categories decreased from July. The ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Index suggests slower, but still well-above-average growth in July Posted: August 24, 2020 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by some moderation in the growth of production- and employment-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) declined to +1.18 in July from +5.33 in June. Three of the four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index made positive contributions in July, but all four categories decreased from June. ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Index suggests economic growth increased further in June Posted: July 21, 2020 at 08:30 AM (Tuesday)Led by improvements in production- and employment-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) increased to +4.11 in June from +3.50 in May. Three of the four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index made positive contributions in June, and two of the four categories increased from May. The ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Index Suggests Economic Growth Increased Substantially in May Posted: June 22, 2020 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by improvements in production- and employment-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) rose to +2.61 in May from –17.89 in April. All four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index made positive contributions in May, and all four categories increased from April. The index’s three-month ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Index Suggests Growth Fell Substantially in April Posted: May 26, 2020 at 08:30 AM (Tuesday)Led by declines in production- and employment-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) fell to –16.74 in April from –4.97 in March. All four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index made negative contributions in April, and all four categories decreased from March. The index’s three-month ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Index Suggests Growth Decreased Substantially in March Posted: April 20, 2020 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by declines in production- and employment-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) fell to –4.19 in March from +0.06 in February. All four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index made negative contributions in March, and three of the four categories decreased from February. The index’s ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Index Suggests Economic Growth Picked Up in February Posted: March 23, 2020 at 08:30 AM (Monday)The data through February were unlikely to have been affected much by the COVID-19 outbreak. Economic data for March will be incorporated in the next CFNAI released on April 20, 2020.
Led by improvements in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) rose to +0.16 in February from –0.33 in January. Two of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index increased from January, and three of the four ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Index points to an uptick in economic growth in January Posted: February 24, 2020 at 08:30 AM (Monday)The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) increased to –0.25 in January from –0.51 in December. All four broad categories of indicators that make up the index increased from December, but only one of the four categories made a positive contribution to the index in January. The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, moved up to ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Index points to slower economic growth in December Posted: January 22, 2020 at 08:30 AM (Wednesday)Led by declines in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) fell to –0.35 in December from +0.41 in November. Three of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index decreased from November, and three of the four categories made negative contributions to the index in December. The ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Index points to a rebound in economic growth in November Posted: December 23, 2019 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by improvements in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) rose to +0.56 in November from –0.76 in October. All four broad categories of indicators that make up the index increased from October, and two of the four categories made positive contributions to the index in November. The index’s ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Index Points to Further Slower Economic Growth in October Posted: November 25, 2019 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by declines in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) fell to –0.71 in October from –0.45 in September. Two of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index decreased from September, and all four categories made negative contributions to the index in October. The index’s ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Index Points to Slower Economic Growth in September Posted: October 28, 2019 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by declines in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) fell to –0.45 in September from +0.15 in August. Three of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index decreased from August, and all four categories made negative contributions to the index in September. The index’s ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity points to a pickup in economic growth in August Posted: September 23, 2019 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by improvements in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) rose to +0.10 in August from –0.41 in July. All four broad categories of indicators that make up the index increased from July, but three of the four categories made negative contributions to the index in August. The index’s three-month ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity points to slower economic growth in July Posted: August 26, 2019 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by declines in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) fell to –0.36 in July from +0.03 in June. All four broad categories of indicators that make up the index decreased from June, and all four categories made negative contributions to the index in July. The index’s three-month moving average, ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity points to economic growth near trend in June Posted: July 22, 2019 at 08:30 AM (Monday)The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) ticked up to –0.02 in June from –0.03 in May. One of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index increased from May, and two of the four categories made negative contributions to the index in June. The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, ticked up to –0.26 in June ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity points to a pickup in economic growth in May Posted: June 24, 2019 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by improvements in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) rose to –0.05 in May from –0.48 in April. Three of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index increased from April, but only one of the four categories made a positive contribution to the index in May. The index’s ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity points to slower economic growth in April Posted: May 20, 2019 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by declines in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) fell to –0.45 in April from +0.05 in March. Three of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index decreased from March, and two of the four categories made negative contributions to the index in April. The index’s three-month ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity points to a pickup in economic growth in March Posted: April 22, 2019 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by improvements in employment-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) rose to –0.15 in March from –0.31 in February. Three of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index increased from February, but three of the four categories made negative contributions to the index in March. The ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity points to little change in economic growth in February Posted: March 25, 2019 at 08:30 AM (Monday)The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) edged down to –0.29 in February from –0.25 in January. Two of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index decreased from January, and three of the four categories made negative contributions to the index in February. The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, moved down ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to slower economic growth in January Posted: February 25, 2019 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by declines in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) fell to –0.43 in January from +0.05 in December. One of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index decreased from December, and two of the four categories made negative contributions to the index in January. The index’s ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to a slight increase in economic growth in December Posted: January 28, 2019 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by improvements in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) moved up slightly to +0.27 in December from +0.21 in November. Two of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index increased from November, and two of the four categories made positive contributions to the index in December. ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to an increase in economic growth in November Posted: December 24, 2018 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by improvements in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) increased to +0.22 in November from a neutral reading in October. Two of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index increased from October, and three of the four categories made positive contributions to the index in ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to a slight increase in economic growth in October Posted: November 26, 2018 at 10:00 AM (Monday)Led by improvements in employment-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) increased to +0.24 in October from +0.14 in September. Only one of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index increased from September, but three of the four categories made positive contributions to the index in October. ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to a moderation in economic growth in September Posted: October 22, 2018 at 08:30 AM (Monday)The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) decreased to +0.17 in September from +0.27 in August. Two of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index decreased from August, but three of the four categories made positive contributions to the index in September. The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, moved down ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to steady economic growth in August Posted: September 24, 2018 at 08:57 AM (Monday)The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) was unchanged at +0.18 in August. Three of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index increased from July, and two of the four categories made positive contributions to the index in August. The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, rose to +0.24 in August from +0.02 ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity points to a moderation in economic growth in July Posted: August 27, 2018 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by slower growth in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) declined to +0.13 in July from +0.48 in June. Three of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index decreased from June, but three of the four categories made positive contributions to the index in July. The index’s ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to a Rebound in Economic Growth in June Posted: July 23, 2018 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by improvements in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) rebounded to +0.43 in June from –0.45 in May. Two of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index increased from May, and three of the four categories made positive contributions to the index ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to Slower Economic Growth in May Posted: June 25, 2018 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by declines in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) fell to –0.15 in May from +0.42 in April. Two of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index decreased from April, and two of the four categories made negative contributions to the index in May. The index’s three-month ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to Little Change in Economic Growth in April Posted: May 21, 2018 at 08:30 AM (Monday)The CFNAI Diffusion Index, which is also a three-month moving average, moved up to +0.23 in April from +0.11 in March. Fifty of the 85 individual indicators made positive contributions to the CFNAI in April, while 35 made negative contributions. Thirty-five indicators improved from March to April, while 50 indicators deteriorated. Of ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to a Moderation in Economic Growth in March Posted: April 23, 2018 at 08:30 AM (Monday)The CFNAI Diffusion Index, which is also a three-month moving average, edged down to +0.18 in March from +0.20 in February. Forty-four of the 85 individual indicators made positive contributions to the CFNAI in March, while 41 made negative contributions. Twenty-five indicators improved from February to March, while 59 indicators deteriorated ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to a Pickup in Economic Growth in February Posted: March 26, 2018 at 08:30 AM (Monday)The CFNAI Diffusion Index, which is also a three-month moving average, moved up to +0.28 in February from +0.16 in January. Sixty-three of the 85 individual indicators made positive contributions to the CFNAI in February, while 22 made negative contributions. Sixty-one indicators improved from January to February, while 23 indicators ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to little change in economic growth in January Posted: February 26, 2018 at 08:30 AM (Monday)The CFNAI Diffusion Index, which is also a three-month moving average, moved down to +0.12 in January from +0.26 in December. Forty of the 85 individual indicators made positive contributions to the CFNAI in January, while 45 made negative contributions. Thirty-seven indicators improved from December to January, while 47 indicators ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to a Pickup in Economic Growth in December Posted: January 22, 2018 at 08:30 AM (Monday)The CFNAI Diffusion Index, which is also a three-month moving average, edged down to +0.23 in December from +0.26 in November. Forty-three of the 85 individual indicators made positive contributions to the CFNAI in December, while 42 made negative contributions. Thirty-seven indicators improved from November to December, while 47 ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to a Moderation in Economic Growth in November Posted: December 21, 2017 at 08:30 AM (Thursday)The CFNAI Diffusion Index, which is also a three-month moving average, moved up to +0.28 in November from +0.18 in October. Forty-two of the 85 individual indicators made positive contributions to the CFNAI in November, while 43 made negative contributions. Thirty-six indicators improved from October to November, while 49 indicators ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to a Pickup in Economic Growth in October Posted: November 21, 2017 at 08:30 AM (Tuesday)The CFNAI Diffusion Index, which is also a three-month moving average, moved up to +0.19 in October from –0.05 in September. Fifty-six of the 85 individual indicators made positive contributions to the CFNAI in October, while 29 made negative contributions. Forty-three indicators improved from September to October, while 42 ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Points to a Pickup in Economic Growth in September Posted: October 23, 2017 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by improvements in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) moved up to +0.17 in September from –0.37 in August. All four broad categories of indicators that make up the index increased from August, and three of the four categories made positive contributions to the index in September. The ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity points to slower economic growth in August Posted: September 25, 2017 at 08:30 AM (Monday)Led by declines in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) moved down to –0.31 in August from +0.03 in July. Two of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index decreased from July, and two of the four categories made negative contributions to the index in August. The index’s ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity points to growth near historical trend in July Posted: August 21, 2017 at 08:30 AM (Monday)The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) moved down to –0.01 in July from +0.16 in June. Three of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index decreased from June, and three of the four categories made negative contributions to the index in July. The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, moved down to –0.05 ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity points to a pickup in economic growth in June Posted: July 27, 2017 at 08:30 AM (Thursday)The CFNAI Diffusion Index, which is also a three-month moving average, increased to +0.01 in June from –0.08 in May. Forty of the 85 individual indicators made positive contributions to the CFNAI in June, while 45 made negative contributions. Fifty-six indicators improved from May to June, while 28 indicators deteriorated and one was unchanged. ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Growth is slower in May Posted: June 26, 2017 at 08:30 AM (Monday)The CFNAI Diffusion Index, which is also a three-month moving average, decreased to –0.08 in May from +0.10 in April. Thirty-two of the 85 individual indicators made positive contributions to the CFNAI in May, while 53 made negative contributions. Twenty-six indicators improved from April to May, while 56 indicators deteriorated and three ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Growth increased in April Posted: May 22, 2017 at 08:00 AM (Monday)The CFNAI Diffusion Index, which is also a three-month moving average, moved to +0.16 in April from +0.06 in March. Forty-six of the 85 individual indicators made positive contributions to the CFNAI in April, while 39 made negative contributions. Forty indicators improved from March to April, while 44 indicators deteriorated and one was ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Growth increased in March Posted: April 24, 2017 at 08:30 AM (Monday)The CFNAI Diffusion Index, which is also a three-month moving average, edged down to +0.11 in March from +0.15 in February. Forty-eight of the 85 individual indicators made positive contributions to the CFNAI in March, while 37 made negative contributions. Thirty-seven indicators improved from February to March, while 47 indicators ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Growth increased in February Posted: March 20, 2017 at 08:30 AM (Monday)The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, improved to +0.25 in February from +0.07 in January, reaching its highest level since December 2014. February’s CFNAI-MA3 suggests that growth in national economic activity was somewhat above its historical trend. The economic growth reflected in this level of the CFNAI-MA3 suggests ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Growth edged down in January Posted: February 23, 2017 at 08:30 AM (Thursday)The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, edged down to –0.03 in January from –0.02 in December. January’s CFNAI-MA3 suggests that growth in national economic activity was near its historical trend. The economic growth reflected in this level of the CFNAI-MA3 suggests limited inflationary pressure from economic activity over the ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Growth Increased in December Posted: January 26, 2017 at 08:30 AM (Thursday)The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, edged up to –0.07 in December from –0.14 in November. December’s CFNAI-MA3 suggests that growth in national economic activity was slightly below its historical trend. The economic growth reflected in this level of the CFNAI-MA3 suggests subdued inflationary pressure from economic activity over ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Growth Decreased Slightly in November Posted: December 22, 2016 at 08:30 AM (Thursday)The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, edged up to –0.14 in November from –0.20 in October. November’s CFNAI-MA3 suggests that growth in national economic activity was slightly below its historical trend. The economic growth reflected in this level of the CFNAI-MA3 suggests subdued inflationary pressure from economic activity over ... |
 Chicago Fed National Activity Growth Increased Slightly in October Posted: November 21, 2016 at 08:30 AM (Monday)The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, edged down to –0.27 in October from –0.20 in September. October’s CFNAI-MA3 suggests that growth in national economic activity was somewhat below its historical trend. The economic growth reflected in this level of the CFNAI-MA3 suggests subdued inflationary pressure from economic activity ... |