AI Data Insight
The US Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) for May 2026 improved slightly to -0.02 from the previous -0.1, consecutively remaining in negative territory. The data indicates that while US economic activity has recovered slightly, overall momentum is still slightly below the historical average trend. Although employment and production sectors face slowing pressure, the indicator has not touched the recession warning line, aligning with market expectations for an economic soft landing.