Chicago Fed National Activity Index: Economic Growth Decreased in February

Published on March 23, 2026

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) fell to -0.11 in February from +0.20 in January. Two of the four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index decreased from January, and three categories made negative contributions.

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