Add a Graph to a Dashboard

You can add a graph directly to a Dashboard by using the “Account Tools” button below the graph. After clicking the “Add to Dashboard” link, you will be prompted to add your graph to one of your Dashboards or create a new … Continue reading

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What Formulas are Used to Calculate Growth Rates?

Note that because FRED uses levels and rounded data as published by the source, calculations of percentage changes and/or growth rates in some series may not be identical to those in the original releases. The following formulas are used: Change:   … Continue reading

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What Dates Are Used for the U.S. Recession Bars?

FRED uses business cycle turning points determined by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) for recession shading on graphs. Although recessions may end before the NBER determines the official end date, FRED graphs will continue to display shading for … Continue reading

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Contact Us

If you have questions about the data in the FRED® database, please send us an email. We are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time.

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Remove Series

Removing a series from your data list is easy. Simply click the trash can icon by the series name. This will remove the data series from your data list.

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Cite the Data

For citation information, scroll below any FRED graph and view the Notes. View the “Suggested Citation” to see how you may cite the data series. The notes also sometimes include any relevant copyright information. In cases where copyright information is … Continue reading

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