Federal Reserve Economic Data

Frequently Asked Questions


Add a Data Series to Graph

Above the graph, click the “EDIT GRAPH” button. In the pop-up box that appears, click the “ADD LINE” tab. Click the text box and type keywords for the series you want to add. A list of the most popular suggestions will … Continue reading

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What is the Date Format?

All dates are represented as daily dates for consistency and ease of use. FRED uses a single date format widely supported by various spreadsheet applications (Excel, Lotus, etc.) and statistical software packages (SAS, Eviews, Stata, RATS, etc.). Because annual, quarterly, and … Continue reading

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Sharing Options

Options to share data appear right below your FRED graph. Clicking the icons allows you to easily share your graph on X, Facebook, Reddit, or LinkedIn. When you click on the “Share Graph” button, you can obtain a unique URL … Continue reading

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Embedding FRED Graphs on Your Website or Blog

One of the best features of our new FRED graphs is the ability to easily embed them in your own blog or website. The embedded graphs even retain the interactive tooltips and zoom capability! It takes just 3 easy steps. … Continue reading

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