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September 2008

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index was –1.59 in August, down from –0.93 in July and reaching its lowest level since 2001.

Last Updated: 09/22/2008

Index Shows Economic Activity Weak in August

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index was –1.59 in August, down from –0.93 in July and reaching its lowest level since 2001. All four broad categories of indicators made negative contributions to the index in August.