FRED
Macro & Economy · Economic Data
The St. Louis Fed's vast, free database of U.S. and global economic series — the macro gold standard.
Overview
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data), maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, is the gold standard for free macroeconomic data. It hosts hundreds of thousands of time series — GDP, inflation, interest rates, employment, money supply and far more — from official sources worldwide.
What makes FRED so useful is how easy it is to chart, combine and transform series: overlay inflation against rates, view year-over-year changes, or build custom comparisons, then export the data. It's the primary source professionals and analysts reach for when they want the real numbers rather than a headline.
Best for
- Pulling official economic data straight from the source
- Charting inflation, rates, GDP and employment
- Combining and transforming economic series
- Putting markets in macro context
Key facts
- Category: Macro & Economy
- Group: Economic Data
- Website: fred.stlouisfed.org
- Listed on: Market Hub
Frequently asked questions
Is FRED free?
Yes — FRED is a completely free public service of the St. Louis Fed, with no account required, plus a free API for developers.
What data does FRED cover?
Hundreds of thousands of US and international economic series: inflation, interest rates, GDP, employment, money supply, exchange rates and much more, from official statistical agencies.
Can I download FRED data?
Yes, every series can be downloaded (CSV/Excel) and there's a robust free API for automated access.