Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions (CFSEC)
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The Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions (CFSEC) is a survey of organizations located in the Seventh Federal Reserve District. The Chicago Fed produces diffusion indexes based on the quantitative questions in the survey that are released at 10:00 a.m. ET on scheduled days, normally toward the end of each calendar month. A sample survey questionnaire is viewable here.
Survey Suggests Growth Slowed in July
The Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions (CFSEC) Activity Index decreased to –23 in July from –3 in June, suggesting that economic growth was below trend.
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| Current CFSEC Release | July 22, 2025 | |
| CFSEC Indexes | Data file | XLSX |
| FAQs | Frequently asked questions about the CFSEC |
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