Economic indicators

Read a macro series by looking at its latest observation, units, and source.

Lessons

What is CPI? - CPI is an index that tracks prices for a broad consumer basket. as of 2026-05-01
Reading the unemployment rate - The unemployment rate is a percent of the labor force. as of 2026-05-01
The fed funds rate - The fed funds rate is a short-term interest-rate series. as of 2026-05-01
The yield curve and the 10-year minus 2-year spread - A yield spread compares two interest rates by subtracting one from the other. as of 2026-06-18
What GDP measures - Real GDP measures economy-wide output after adjusting for price changes. as of 2026-01-01