U.S. Economic Indicators
This page provides key economic data sources for tracking U.S. and international economic activity, including GDP, inflation, employment, trade, and more. Find authoritative indicators from U.S. agencies and global organizations to support analysis and decision-making.
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GDP: Bureau of Economic AnalysisMeasures the total value of goods and services produced in the U.S., reflecting overall economic activity.
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Consumer Price Index: Bureau of Labor StatisticsMeasures monthly price changes for urban consumers’ goods and services, reflecting inflation.
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Employment Situation Summary: Bureau of Labor StatisticsReports monthly U.S. employment, unemployment, and labor force participation.
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Interest Rates: Bankrate.comProvides current U.S. consumer interest rates on loans and credit.
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Federal Funds Effective Rate: Federal ReserveThe Fed's benchmark rate guiding short-term borrowing and policy.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics: IndicatorsPublishes U.S. labor market data on employment, wages, and productivity.
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Producer Price Indexes: Bureau of Labor StatisticsMeasures average price changes received by U.S. producers at wholesale.
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New Residential Construction: U.S. Census BureauReports monthly national and regional data on housing starts, building permits, and completions.
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FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)Offers extensive databases of U.S. economic time series from official sources.
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Beige Book: Federal ReserveSummarizes regional economic trends from Federal Reserve districts.
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ALFRED (Archival Federal Reserve Economic Data)Provides access to vintage versions of U.S. economic data to track historical revisions.
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Economic Indicators back to 1948 - FRASERDigital library archiving U.S. Federal Reserve and economic historical publications and data.
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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims DataTracks weekly initial and continuing claims for unemployment benefits across the U.S.
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Monthly Retail Trade - Sales ReportReports monthly U.S. retail sales, tracking consumer spending trends.
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University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment IndexMonthly survey of U.S. consumer attitudes on finances and the economy.
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Industrial Production - Total IndexMeasures the output of U.S. factories, mines, and utilities as an indicator of industrial activity.
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Personal Income: Bureau of Economic AnalysisProvides monthly data on U.S. household incomes including wages, dividends, and transfer payments.
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Monthly Advance Report on Durable Goods Manufacturers' Shipments Inventories and OrdersDetails new orders, shipments, and inventories data for durable goods in the U.S. manufacturing sector.
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International Transactions: Bureau of Economic AnalysisTracks U.S. trade in goods and services, investment income, and financial flows with the rest of the world.
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U.S. Dollar Index: Yahoo FinanceTracks the value of the U.S. dollar relative to a basket of major foreign currencies.
Non-U.S. / Global Economic Indicators
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OECD IndicatorsProvides monthly GDP, inflation, trade, and employment data for OECD countries.
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World Economic Outlook: IMFDelivers biannual global economic forecasts and analysis covering major regions and countries.
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PMI by S&P GlobalMonthly surveys measuring manufacturing and services activity worldwide.
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Global Economic Prospects: World BankProvides forecasts and analysis of trends and risks in developing economies.
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BIS Data Portal: Bank for International SettlementsProvides data on global banking activity, cross-border lending, and international credit conditions.
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Euro Indicators - EurostatPublishes monthly and quarterly EU economic data including GDP, inflation, and employment.
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Conference Board: Global Business Cycle IndicatorsPublishes global indexes signaling business cycle phases in major economies.
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World Trade Statistics: WTOReports comprehensive data on international merchandise trade flows and trends.
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Monthly Bulletin of Statistics Online (United Nations)Presents current social and economic statistics for over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
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IMF Commodity PricesTracks global prices of key commodities and energy products.
