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How Does FRED Update Its Database?

FRED has established a formal procedure to ensure the accurate publication of data from trusted sources: Only then are new data values added. After the FRED Team validates each new version (or vintage) of a data series released by a … Continue reading

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What Does FRED Do To Ensure It Publishes Data Accurately?

FRED has multiple layers of checks to ensure the accurate publication of data from trusted sources. When data releases are added or updated, FRED validates the data against data already published by the same source. The Data Desk looks for … Continue reading

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How Does FRED Add New Data?

FRED is a data aggregator that enlists a data committee composed of St. Louis Fed economists, librarians, and information professionals to review content that may be added to FRED. Considerations include the data source’s methodology and reputation as well as … Continue reading

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Add Your Saved Map to a Dashboard

To add your saved map to a dashboard, sign into your FRED account. From the “My Account” dropdown, select “Dashboards.” This will filter your results to show the names of your saved dashboards (which will display below your categories). Click … Continue reading

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Cite the Data

For citation information, scroll below any FRED map and view the Notes. View the “Suggested Citation” to see how you may cite the data series. The notes also include any relevant copyright information. For copyrighted data in FRED, you must get permission … Continue reading

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Edit the Units

Above the map, click the “EDIT MAP” button. The EDIT MAP panel opens. Click on the “Units” dropdown and select an option. The map will update automatically. For more details about the formulas for the Units options, go to https://fredhelp.stlouisfed.org/fred/data/understanding-the-data/formulas-calculate-growth-rates/.

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Edit the Data Grouped By

Above the map, click the “EDIT MAP” button. Click on the “Data grouped by” dropdown located in the FORMAT section and select one of the following options: Fractile Method:  This method divides data into intervals so that there are the … Continue reading

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Export Options

To export data, click the “Download” button above any FRED map and then select “CSV” (comma separated values [.csv]).  A “Download Data” window will open.  The dates can be modified by either clicking in the Date field and manually entering a date … Continue reading

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