Survey Suggests Growth Increased in January
The Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions (CFSEC) Activity Index increased to +13 in January from –12 in December, suggesting that economic growth was above trend. The CFSEC Manufacturing Activity Index increased to +24 in January from –24 in December, and the CFSEC Nonmanufacturing Activity Index increased to +5 in January from –9 in the previous month.