AI Data Insight
The latest US Chicago Fed National Activity Index 3-Month Moving Average (CFNAI-MA3) for Q2 2026 fell to -0.03, turning negative from the previous value of 0.03, indicating that the pace of economic expansion is slightly below its historical trend. Among the components, weakening production-related indicators and employment performance were the main drags, with over half of the 85 overall indicators making negative contributions, reflecting that the momentum of the US real economy is facing short-term challenges.