AI Data Insight
In September 2026 (Q3 2026), the "Sales, Orders, and Inventories" subindex of the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) rose to 0.02, showing a slight improvement compared to the previous reading of 0.0 in August. Driven by strengthening corporate orders and production indicators, the overall CFNAI index beat market expectations to turn positive from negative, indicating that the growth momentum of the US economy remains resilient.