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 Little Change in Growth in April
The Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions (CFSEC) Activity Index decreased to +17 in April from +22 in March, suggesting that economic growth was above trend.
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| Current CFSEC Release | April 22, 2026 | |
| CFSEC Indexes | Data file | XLSX |
| FAQs | Frequently asked questions about the CFSEC |
