Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI)

Economic Activity Increased in November

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index was +0.10 in November, up from –0.64 in October.

More about the CFNAI

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) is a monthly index designed to gauge overall economic activity and related inflationary pressure. The CFNAI is released at 8:30 a.m. ET on scheduled days, normally toward the end of each calendar month.

A zero value for the index indicates that the national economy is expanding at its historical trend rate of growth; negative values indicate below-average growth; and positive values indicate above-average growth.