Economy at a Glance
Economy at a Glance features key economic indicators that provide a snapshot of the U.S. economy. The graphs are powered by FRED, the St. Louis Fed’s signature economic database. (Please be patient as we condense the economy into eight charts. Loading times may vary.)
Note: U.S. recessions are shaded.
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Real Gross Domestic Product
The percent change in overall economic activity
Visit FRED for additional information: Real Gross Domestic Product
Real Personal Consumption Expenditures
The percent change in consumer spending levels
Visit FRED for additional information: Real Personal Consumption Expenditures
Consumer Price Index and Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index
Two common measures of consumer inflation
Visit FRED for additional information: Consumer Price Index and Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index
Nonfarm Payroll Employment
The change in employment
Visit FRED for additional information: Nonfarm Payroll Employment
Housing Starts
A measure of housing construction
Visit FRED for additional information: Housing Starts
10-Year U.S. Treasury Rate
A key interest rate that influences the cost of long-term borrowing
Visit FRED for additional information: 10-Year U.S. Treasury Rate
St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index
A measure of financial market stress
Visit FRED for additional information: St. Louis Fed Financial Stress Index
Additional Resources
- More from FRED: FOMC Summary of Economic Projections
- Regional Economic Data: An overview of the Eighth District’s economy
- Eighth District Beige Book: A summary of the District’s current economic conditions that is part of the most recent Beige Book, a Federal Reserve System publication about conditions across the 12 Fed districts
This blog offers commentary, analysis and data from our economists and experts. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the St. Louis Fed or Federal Reserve System.
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