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CFNAI Signal Suite

Indicator Study | Low recession signal | As of 2026-02-28

CFNAI composite signals are currently 'low recession signal'. Latest MA3=-0.06, current recession probability=3.32%, 12-month forward probability=23.32%.

2026-02-28 As Of

Metrics

Metric Value
CFNAI MA3 -0.06
Recession Threshold (MA3) -0.70
MA3 Below Threshold? No
Current Recession Probability 0.03
Lagged Recession Probability 0.02
12-Month Recession Probability 0.23
Signal Vote Count 0

Charts

CFNAI MA3 vs recession threshold

CFNAI MA3 vs recession threshold

Shaded regions indicate NBER recession periods (USREC=1).

Current recession probability

Current recession probability

Lagged-trend recession probability

Lagged-trend recession probability

12-month recession probability

12-month recession probability

Notes

  • Data source: FRED (USREC + CFNAI and CFNAI component series).
  • Models: logistic regression baselines fit on full available history.
  • This study emits multiple sub-signals for use by composite studies.

Commentary

The CFNAI Signal Suite currently shows a low recession signal, with a 3.3% one-month recession probability and a 23.3% twelve-month forward probability.

  • MA3 value of –0.06 is well above the –0.7 threshold (ma3_below_threshold = false), indicating no strong recession pressure.
  • Current one-month recession probability = 3.32%; 12-month forward probability = 23.32%.
  • The signal has received 0 supporting votes (signal_vote_count = 0), reflecting limited consensus.

Caveat: The model’s low vote count and modest probability suggest limited predictive confidence; external shocks could alter the outlook.