FX.co ★ KC Fed Composite Index Holds Steady at 5 in February, Signaling Stable U.S. Regional Activity

The Kansas City Federal Reserve’s Composite Index remained unchanged at 5 in February 2026, indicating steady economic activity in the Tenth District of the United States. The reading, which matches the January 2026 level, suggests that regional manufacturing and service conditions have neither strengthened nor weakened materially over the past month.

A level of 5 typically points to modest expansion, implying that while growth is not accelerating, underlying conditions remain resilient. Market participants often monitor the KC Fed Composite Index as an early gauge of momentum in key central states, feeding into broader expectations for U.S. growth and potential Federal Reserve policy direction.

The February 2026 figure and its comparison to January 2026 were confirmed with updated data released on 26 February 2026.