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CFNAI
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September 2012

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index was –0.87 in August, down from –0.12 in July.

Last Updated: 09/24/2012

Index Shows Economic Activity Weakened in August

Led by declines in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) decreased to –0.87 in August from –0.12 in July. All four broad categories of indicators that make up the index deteriorated from July, with each making a negative contribution to the index in August.