The Chicago Fed National Activity Index increased from -0.08 in January to 0.18 in February.

• Production-related indicators contributed +0.19 in February, up from +0.02 in January.
• The sales, orders, and inventories category's contribution was –0.01 in February, up from –0.04 in January.
• Employment-related indicators contributed +0.02 in February, down from +0.08 in January.
• The personal consumption and housing category's contribution was –0.01 in February, up from –0.14 in January.