Observations

Jul 2026: -0.01

Updated: Aug 24, 2026 7:35 AM CDT

Units:

Index,

Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:

Monthly

Notes

Title	Release Dates

Chicago Fed National Activity Index: Employment, Unemployment and Hours	2011-05-23	2026-08-24

Source

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago	2011-05-23	2026-08-24

Release

Chicago Fed National Activity Index	2011-05-23	2026-08-24

Units

Index	2011-05-23	2026-08-24

Frequency

Monthly	2011-05-23	2026-08-24

Seasonal Adjustment

Not Seasonally Adjusted	2011-05-23	2026-08-24

Notes

A zero value for the index indicates that the national economy is expanding at its historical trend rate of growth; negative values indicate below-average growth; and positive values indicate above-average growth. For further information, please visit the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's web site: http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/research/data/cfnai/current_data.cfm	2011-05-23	2026-08-24

Chicago Fed National Activity Index: Employment, Unemployment and Hours (EUANDH)