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September 2011

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index was –0.43 in August, down from +0.02 in July.

Last Updated: 09/26/2011

Index Shows Economic Activity Weakened in August

Led by declines in production- and employment-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index decreased to –0.43 in August from +0.02 in July. Contributions from three of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index declined from July, and three of the four were negative in August.