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Financial Conditions (NFCI)
Chicago Fed National Financial Conditions Index, positive = tighter than average.
The Financial Conditions (NFCI) is currently -0.52, last updated .
-0.52
1W -2.95%1M -9.62%3M +1.07%
Updated 4h agoStatistical forecast 2026
Model-based central estimate, 68% and 95% confidence bands for Financial Conditions (NFCI), blended across current macro regimes.
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Financial conditions indexes are the Fed's dashboard. The Chicago Fed's NFCI blends over 100 inputs spanning equity volatility, credit spreads, funding stress, and leverage. Real yields across the TIPS curve reveal the true cost of capital after inflation, while liquidity measures (reverse repo, TGA, reserves) show whether the system is flush or stressed. Together they form the transmission belt from policy rate to real economy.
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Recent Data
Download CSV| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | -0.52 | -2.95% |
| May 1, 2026 | -0.51 | -3.04% |
| Apr 24, 2026 | -0.49 | -3.35% |
| Apr 17, 2026 | -0.48 | -3.02% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | -0.46 | -3.11% |
| Apr 3, 2026 | -0.45 | +1.96% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | -0.46 | +0.43% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | -0.46 | +2.33% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | -0.47 | +3.08% |
| Mar 6, 2026 | -0.49 | +5.16% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | -0.51 | +3.06% |
| Feb 20, 2026 | -0.53 | +2.47% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | -0.54 | +1.81% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | -0.55 | +1.11% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | -0.56 | +0.50% |
| Jan 23, 2026 | -0.56 | -0.22% |
| Jan 16, 2026 | -0.56 | -0.97% |
| Jan 9, 2026 | -0.56 | -1.72% |
| Jan 2, 2026 | -0.55 | -1.87% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | -0.54 | -2.01% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | -0.53 | -1.57% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | -0.52 | -0.97% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | -0.51 | -0.66% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | -0.51 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is Financial Conditions (NFCI)?
Chicago Fed National Financial Conditions Index, positive = tighter than average.
▶How does Financial Conditions (NFCI) relate to credit & financial stress?
Financial Conditions (NFCI) is part of the Credit & Financial Stress category. Financial conditions indexes are the Fed's dashboard. The Chicago Fed's NFCI blends over 100 inputs spanning equity volatility, credit spreads, funding stress, and leverage. Real yields across the TIPS curve reveal the true cost of capital after inflation, while liquidity measures (reverse repo, TGA, reserves) show whether the system is flush or stressed. Together they form the transmission belt from policy rate to real economy.
▶How often is Financial Conditions (NFCI) updated?
Financial Conditions (NFCI) is updated weekly, typically on the same day each week. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.
▶Where does Convex source Financial Conditions (NFCI) data?
Convex sources Financial Conditions (NFCI) data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Data is fetched automatically and displayed alongside interactive charts, AI analysis, and historical context.
▶What can I do on the Financial Conditions (NFCI) chart page?
The Financial Conditions (NFCI) page includes an interactive chart with selectable time ranges (1 month to 5 years), percentage changes over multiple timeframes, a table of recent readings, AI-generated analysis, and links to related metrics and comparisons.
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