Economic Indicators
Links to the most important economic indicators for investing purposes.
Chain-Weighted CPI
Greenspan recently mentioned that the government could save money by switching to a Chain-Weighted CPI rather than the traditional fixed CPI. The problem is that most people don't know what a chain weighted CPI is.
Greenspan recently mentioned that the government could save money by switching to a Chain-Weighted CPI rather than the traditional fixed CPI. The problem is that most people don't know what a chain weighted CPI is.
Alan Greenspan
The chairman of the Federal Reserve has the most powerful influence on the direction of the market; read his bio.
The chairman of the Federal Reserve has the most powerful influence on the direction of the market; read his bio.
The Beige Book
Summary of Economic Conditions produced by the Federal Reserve District; published 8 times a year.
Summary of Economic Conditions produced by the Federal Reserve District; published 8 times a year.
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Get data back to 1913 for the most recognized way to track inflation.
Get data back to 1913 for the most recognized way to track inflation.
Economy at a Glance
See your state's labor force and non-farm wage & salary employment figures; history also available.
See your state's labor force and non-farm wage & salary employment figures; history also available.
Federal Open Market Committee Transcripts
Read the committee's meeting notes and see who voted for what actions.
Read the committee's meeting notes and see who voted for what actions.
Intro to U.S. Monetary Policy
Down-to-earth explanation of U.S. Monetary Policy provided by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
Down-to-earth explanation of U.S. Monetary Policy provided by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
Manufacturing, Mining, and Construction Statistics
Get this information directly from the U.S. Census Bureau as it becomes available.
Get this information directly from the U.S. Census Bureau as it becomes available.
Schwab SDBA Indicators
Each quarter, Charles Schwab reports the investing activities, behaviors and sentiments of participants investing in self-directed brokerage accounts within their retirement plan. Data is published 6 weeks after the quarter ends.
Each quarter, Charles Schwab reports the investing activities, behaviors and sentiments of participants investing in self-directed brokerage accounts within their retirement plan. Data is published 6 weeks after the quarter ends.
Standard and Poor's
Official site of the S&P 500 and other Standard and Poor's indices. Offers ratings, news, and articles.
Official site of the S&P 500 and other Standard and Poor's indices. Offers ratings, news, and articles.
U.S. Census Bureau
This briefing room has tons of great economic data and an indicator calendar that is, unfortunately, difficult to read.
This briefing room has tons of great economic data and an indicator calendar that is, unfortunately, difficult to read.
USA Today Economy Track
Read USA Today's take on the latest figures; updated when new data comes in.
Read USA Today's take on the latest figures; updated when new data comes in.
U.S. Automotive Statistics
Statistics from the automotive industry from Plunkett Research. Some content requires membership.
Statistics from the automotive industry from Plunkett Research. Some content requires membership.
U.S. Food & Beverage Industry Stats
Complete analysis of the food and beverages industry from Plunkett Research. Some content requires membership.
Complete analysis of the food and beverages industry from Plunkett Research. Some content requires membership.
U.S. Energy Statistics
Statistics from the U.S. energy industry from Plunkett Research. Some content requires membership.
Statistics from the U.S. energy industry from Plunkett Research. Some content requires membership.
U.S. Engineering & Research Industry Statistics
Statistics from the U.S. Engineering & Research industry from Plunkett Research. Some content requires membership.
Statistics from the U.S. Engineering & Research industry from Plunkett Research. Some content requires membership.
U.S. Health Care Industry Statistics
Statistics from the U.S. Health Care industry from Plunkett Research. Some content requires membership.
Statistics from the U.S. Health Care industry from Plunkett Research. Some content requires membership.
U.S. Travel Industry Statistics
Statistics from the U.S. Travel industry from Plunkett Research. Some content requires membership.
Statistics from the U.S. Travel industry from Plunkett Research. Some content requires membership.
U.S. Telecommunications Industry Statistics
Statistics from the U.S. Telecommunications industry from Plunkett Research. Some content requires membership.
Statistics from the U.S. Telecommunications industry from Plunkett Research. Some content requires membership.