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Federal Reserve issues #FOMC statement: https://t.co/D6u2WlUUav

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WATCH LIVE TODAY: Press conference with #FOMC Chairman Warsh at 2:30 p.m. ET: https://t.co/1uJrua5Yif
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The National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) was unchanged at –0.49 in the week ending October 23, suggesting steady financial conditions. #NFCI #economy https://t.co/Qqsy9Jn4Op

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The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) increased to +0.07 in September from –0.08 in August, indicating economic growth increased. The index is a weighted average of 85 indicators of growth in national #economic activity. #CFNAI

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How is today’s low-hire, low-fire environment impacting the U.S. labor market? Join vice president Bart Hobijn on November 3 to hear his evidence on insiders and outsiders in the current job market. Register: https://t.co/W3BDyQMrdC

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New data: The CFSEC Manufacturing Activity Index increased to +45 in October from +24 in September, and the CFSEC Nonmanufacturing Activity Index increased to –14 in October from –20 in September. #CFSEC #economy #manufacturing https://t.co/Zy5eCk7DyX

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New data: The Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions (CFSEC) Activity Index increased to +6 in October from –4 in September, suggesting that economic growth was near trend. The CFSEC is a survey of organizations located in the Seventh District. #CFSEC https://t.co/Zy5eCk7DyX

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The National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) was unchanged at –0.50 in the week ending October 16, suggesting steady financial conditions. #NFCI #economy https://t.co/Qqsy9Jn4Op

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It’s a perfect fall day here in Chicago and our doors are open for Open House Chicago 2026. Stop by today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last entry at 4:30) to see our historic building. #OHC2026

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Tomorrow, join experts for the final two panels of the 2026 Midwest Agriculture Conference. Panelists will discuss crop storage and transportation as well as financing Midwestern crop farmers. Watch the livestream: https://t.co/BOZoKS2Qxo

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How did economic conditions affect energy prices like diesel and oil in late August and September? Find out what Chicago Fed contacts told us in the latest Beige Book. Read more: https://t.co/u76BSnrPaV

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The National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) increased to –0.50 in the week ending October 9, suggesting tighter financial conditions. #NFCI #economy https://t.co/Qqsy9Jn4Op

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The Chicago Fed Advance Retail Trade Summary (CARTS) projects retail & food services sales excluding motor vehicles & parts (ex. auto) to increase +0.4% in September on a seasonally adjusted basis and to decrease -0.6% when adjusted for inflation. https://t.co/ctXS3g9hha

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Join us Tuesday, November 3rd for a virtual event focused on insiders and outsiders in the U.S. labor market and how they are being affected by today’s low-hire, low-fire environment. Register to attend: https://t.co/W3BDyQMrdC

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FRIDAY, 10/16: Don't miss the discussion on the demand for corn and soybeans with @Mizzou's Seth Meyer and @CoBank's Brian Earnest. Deadline is today to attend in person. Virtual registration options also available: https://t.co/BOZoKS2Qxo

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The National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) increased to –0.49 in the week ending October 2, suggesting tighter financial conditions. #NFCI #economy https://t.co/Qqsy9Jn4Op

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The Chicago Fed’s MuniTrack gives a clear view of financial conditions in the U.S. muni bond market—using high & low frequency metrics to help issuers, investors, dealers & policymakers track recent trends. Explore the data: https://t.co/xIDf5ketgP

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On October 16, hear from Jay Debertin (CHS Inc.) and policy advisor David Oppedahl as they explore what happens to bumper harvest from Midwestern fields at the 2026 Midwest Agriculture Conference. Register today to attend: https://t.co/BOZoKS2Qxo

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The Chicago Fed forecast sees the unemployment rate as equally likely to increase or decrease in September, with a 29% probability of no change. https://t.co/UEHYL8b9P2

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The Chicago Fed Real-Time Unemployment Rate Forecast for September is 4.10%, a small decline from the BLS value for the previous month. https://t.co/UEHYL8b9P2