Economic Indicators
Key US macroeconomic indicators updated quarterly. Monitor GDP, inflation, employment, interest rates, and more to understand the current state of the economy.
Data is illustrative and updated quarterly for educational purposes.
Yield Curve Status: Inverted
The 2-Year Treasury yield (4.65%) is currently above the 10-Year yield (4.35%), indicating a spread of -0.30%. An inverted yield curve has historically preceded recessions.
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Growth
+0.3%
GDP Growth Rate
2.4%from 2.1%
Quarterly annualized real GDP growth rate, measuring the overall economic output of the United States.
Last updated: Q1 2026
Prices
-0.3%
Inflation Rate (CPI)
2.8%from 3.1%
Year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index, measuring the average change in prices paid by consumers.
Last updated: April 2026
Employment
+0.1%
Unemployment Rate
3.9%from 3.8%
Percentage of the labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment.
Last updated: May 2026
Rates
-0.25%
Federal Funds Rate
4.75%from 5.00%
The interest rate at which banks lend reserves to each other overnight, set by the Federal Reserve.
Last updated: May 2026
Rates
-0.07%
10-Year Treasury Yield
4.35%from 4.42%
The yield on 10-year US government bonds, a benchmark for mortgage rates and other long-term borrowing.
Last updated: May 31, 2026
Rates
-0.07%
2-Year Treasury Yield
4.65%from 4.72%
The yield on 2-year US government bonds, reflecting short-term interest rate expectations.
Last updated: May 31, 2026
Prices
-0.2%
Core PCE Inflation
2.6%from 2.8%
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, excluding volatile food and energy prices.
Last updated: April 2026
Production
+0.3%
Industrial Production
+0.5%from +0.2%
Monthly change in output from manufacturing, mining, and utilities sectors.
Last updated: April 2026
Housing
+2.9%
Housing Starts
1.42Mfrom 1.38M
Annualized rate of new residential construction projects started, indicating housing market health.
Last updated: April 2026
Sentiment
+3.8
Consumer Confidence
102.5from 98.7
Index measuring consumer optimism about the economy, based on surveys of household expectations.
Last updated: May 2026
Trade
-$5.2B
Trade Balance
-$74.6Bfrom -$69.4B
The difference between exports and imports of goods and services.
Last updated: March 2026
Employment
-7K
Initial Jobless Claims
218Kfrom 225K
Weekly number of new unemployment insurance claims, an indicator of labor market conditions.
Last updated: Week of May 25
Data Sources & Disclaimer
Economic data is sourced from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Federal Reserve, and U.S. Treasury. Values shown are for educational purposes and may not reflect real-time data. Always verify with official sources before making financial decisions.