Chicago Fed National Activity Index: Economic Growth Increased in November

Published on January 26, 2026

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) rose to -0.04 in November from -0.42 in October. Three of the four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index increased from October, but three categories made negative contributions in November.

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