Chicago Fed National Activity Index: Economic Growth Decreased In February

Advisor Perspectives Charts6.59K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(5min)CommentsSummaryThe Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) fell to -0.11 in February from +0.20 in January.The index's three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, rose to -0.01 in February from -0.02 in January.Two of the four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index decreased from January, and three categories made negative contributions. NVS/iStock via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash The Chicago Fed's National Activity Index is a monthly indicator designed to gauge overall economic activity and related inflationary pressure. It is a composite of 85 monthly indicators across four broad categories.This article was written byAdvisor Perspectives Charts6.59K FollowersFollowAdvisor Perspectives is a leading interactive publisher for Registered Investment Advisors. Our AP Charts & Analysis portion of our website analyzes economic and market trends.