Economic Indicators Dashboard
Track critical economic indicators from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system. Monitor employment, inflation, growth, and monetary policy data that drives market movements.
Market-Moving Economic Data
Economic Calendar
High-Impact Indicators
Unemployment Rate (UNRATE)
Percentage of labor force actively seeking work - monthly release
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Primary inflation measure tracking consumer goods and services
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Total economic output - quarterly release with revisions
Federal Funds Rate
Overnight lending rate set by Federal Reserve - policy meetings
Market Impact Timing
Pre-Market Impact
Most economic data releases occur at 8:30 AM ET before market open
Immediate Reaction
Bond yields, dollar, and futures react within seconds of release
Sustained Move
Significant surprises can drive multi-day trends in rates and equities
Fed Policy Response
Persistent data changes influence Federal Reserve policy decisions
Typical Monthly Release Schedule
Week 1
- • Employment Report (Friday)
- • Manufacturing PMI
- • Construction Spending
Week 2
- • Producer Price Index
- • Consumer Sentiment
- • Retail Sales
Week 3
- • Consumer Price Index
- • Housing Starts
- • Industrial Production
Week 4
- • Durable Goods Orders
- • Personal Income/Spending
- • GDP (quarterly)
Actual release dates vary by month and are subject to revisions. FOMC meetings occur 8 times per year.
Federal Reserve Policy Tools
Interest Rate Policy
Federal Funds Rate adjustments
- • 8 FOMC meetings per year
- • 25-50 basis point typical moves
- • Forward guidance in statements
Quantitative Policy
Balance sheet operations
- • Treasury and mortgage bond purchases
- • Quantitative tightening (QT)
- • Bank reserve requirements
Communication
Fed officials' speeches and testimony
- • Chair Powell's Congressional testimony
- • Regional Fed president speeches
- • Beige Book regional reports