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The Chicago Fed National Activity Index and business cycles


Abstract: This article discusses how the Chicago Fed National Activity Index?a monthly index designed to gauge economic activity and related inflationary pressures?can be used as an indicator of business cycle turning points.

Keywords: Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI);

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Part of Series: Chicago Fed Letter

Publication Date: 2009

Issue: Nov

Order Number: 268