About United States CFNAI Personal Consumption and Housing Index
In the United States, the CFNAI Personal Consumption and Housing Index refers to the contribution of the personal consumption and housing category to the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI), which is a monthly index designed to gauge overall economic activity. The Personal Consumption and Housing Index accounts for 14 percent of the CFNAI and includes indicators such as personal consumption expenditures and housing starts.