AI Data Insight
In the third quarter of 2026, the latest US Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) reported at -0.04, outperforming market expectations and narrowing from the previous value of -0.08, indicating an easing of downward pressure on economic activity. Among the subcomponents, production indicators were the main drag, while employment and consumption provided positive support. The three-month moving average remained steady above the zero line, further consolidating the market's optimistic expectation for an economic soft landing.