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

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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

Unemployment Rate

A measure of joblessness

Visit FRED for additional information: Unemployment Rate

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

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