Chicago Fed National Activity Index: Economic Growth Decreased in March

Published on April 23, 2026

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) fell to -0.20 in March from +0.03 in February. Three of the four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index decreased from March, and three categories made negative contributions.

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