Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions (CFSEC)
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The Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions (CFSEC) is a survey of organizations located in the Seventh Federal Reserve District. The Chicago Fed produces diffusion indexes based on the quantitative questions in the survey that are released at 10:00 a.m. ET on scheduled days, normally toward the end of each calendar month. A sample survey questionnaire is viewable here.
Survey Suggests Growth Slowed in September
The Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions (CFSEC) Activity Index decreased to –14 in September from +1 in August, suggesting that economic growth was below trend.
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Current CFSEC Release | September 22, 2025 | |
CFSEC Indexes | Data file | XLSX |
FAQs | Frequently asked questions about the CFSEC |
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