small business optimism index

Manufacturing output increased in March Manufacturing output increased 0.3% in March, a bit more than expected. Wells Fargo Empire State Manufacturing Survey re[...]

Third consecutive monthly decline of Small Business Optimism Index Third consecutive monthly decline of Small Business Optimism Index in March according to the [...]

CFNAI Increased in August 2024 CFNAI increased in August 2024. The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) increased to +0.12 in August from a revised -0.42[...]

Federal Reserve Lowered Interest Rates by 50 Basis Points Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 afternoon. [...]

Inflation Slowed in August to 2.5% Inflation slowed in August, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI),  a three year low and opens the door for the Fed to [...]

Inflation is Still High, but It Has Come Down Inflation is still high, at over two times the Fed target of 2 percent, but it has come down from 9 percent. The C[...]