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Data Sources

U.S. Economic Data Box obtains data from the following reliable sources to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

FRED is a database maintained by the Research division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. It's considered one of the most reliable sources for economic data in the United States.

Provider details:

  • Data provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
  • Update frequency: Varies by indicator (daily to quarterly)
  • Reliability: Official U.S. government data
  • Website: fred.stlouisfed.org

FRED data powers these indicators:

  • Unemployment Rate
  • Federal Funds Rate
  • Consumer Price Index (CPI)
  • GDP Growth Rate

Yahoo Finance

Yahoo Finance provides a wide variety of financial data, including real-time stock quotes, financial news, and market data.

Provider details:

  • Data provider: Yahoo Finance
  • Update frequency: Real-time during market hours
  • Reliability: Industry-standard financial data
  • Website: finance.yahoo.com

Yahoo Finance data powers these indicators:

  • U.S. Dollar Index (DXY)
  • 2-Year Treasury Yield
  • 10-Year Treasury Yield
  • Major Stock Indices (S&P 500, NASDAQ, Dow Jones, Russell 2000)

Data Processing & Caching

All data is processed and cached on our servers to ensure fast loading times and reliability. In case of data source unavailability, we may display cached data with a timestamp indicating when it was last updated.

We always strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information. However, for critical financial decisions, we recommend verifying data directly from the official sources.