Chicago Fed National Activity Index: Economic Growth Decreased in April

Published on May 27, 2025

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) fell to -0.25 in April from +0.03 in March. Three of the four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index decreased from March, and three categories made negative contributions in April.

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