Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions (CFSEC)
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.
Survey Suggests Growth Picked Up in January
The Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions (CFSEC) Activity Index increased to –27 in January from –40 in December, suggesting that economic growth was well below trend.
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| Current CFSEC Release | January 24, 2023 | |
| CFSEC Indexes | Data file | XLSX |
| Survey Questions | Sample CFSEC diffusion index questionnaire | |
| FAQs | Frequently asked questions about the CFSEC |
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