National Economic Indicators
Research staff regularly monitors the national economy, helping the Richmond Fed grasp current conditions and their implications for monetary policy. Updated weekly, the following data is part of the information presented during policy discussions and meetings with our board of directors.
Charts updated October 6, 2025
Note: Some data series are not currently being updated due to the suspension of federal government services.
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GDP
Real GDP - Comparisons of most recent quarterly data
Source: Bureau of Economic AnalysisReal GDP - Percent change from previous quarter
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Federal Reserve Board of GovernorsDecomposition of Real GDP
Source: Bureau of Economic AnalysisData for charts provided through Haver Analytics
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Households
Retail Sales
Source: Census BureauConsumer Spending and Income
Source: Bureau of Economic AnalysisSales of Automobiles and Light Trucks
Source: Autodata CorporationPersonal Saving Rate
Source: Bureau of Economic AnalysisHousehold Net Worth
Source: Federal Reserve Board of GovernorsExisting Single-Family Home Sales
Source: National Association of RealtorsNew Single-Family Home Sales
Source: Census BureauPrivate Single-Family Housing Starts & Permits
Source: Census BureauPrivate Multi-Family Housing Starts & Permits
Source: Census BureauData for charts provided through Haver Analytics
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Investment
Real Investment in Nonresidential Structures
Source: Bureau of Economic AnalysisReal Private Construction Put In Place
Source: Census BureauReal Nonresidential Fixed Investment
Source: Bureau of Economic AnalysisReal Investment in Equipment
Source: Bureau of Economic AnalysisReal Investment in Intellectual Property
Source: Bureau of Economic AnalysisData for charts provided through Haver Analytics
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Trade
Balance of International Trade
Source: Census BureauExchange Value of the U.S. Dollar
Source: Board of GovernorsData for charts provided through Haver Analytics
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Manufacturing
Industrial Production
Source: Board of GovernorsCapacity Utilization Rate: Manufacturing
Source: Board of GovernorsIndexes of Manufacturing Activity
Source: Institute for Supply ManagementIndexes of Non-Manufacturing Activity
Source: Institute for Supply ManagementISM: Business Survey Indexes
Source: Institute for Supply ManagementManufacturers' New Orders
Source: Census BureauCore Capital Goods
Source: Census BureauBusiness Inventory-Sales Ratios
Source: Census BureauData for charts provided through Haver Analytics
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Labor Market
Nonfarm Payroll Employment - Millions of persons
Source: Bureau of Labor StatisticsNonfarm Payroll Employment - Quarterly average of monthly changes
Source: Bureau of Labor StatisticsUnemployment Rate
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve Board of GovernorsMeasures of Labor Utilization
Source: Bureau of Labor StatisticsNon-Employment Index
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of RichmondLabor Market Flows
Source: Bureau of Labor StatisticsLabor Force Participation
Source: Bureau of Labor StatisticsAggregate Weekly Hours Index
Source: Bureau of Labor StatisticsAverage Hourly Earnings
Source: Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployment Cost Index
Source: Bureau of Labor StatisticsLabor Productivity, Nonfarm Business
Source: Bureau of Labor StatisticsUnit Labor Cost, Nonfarm Business
Source: Census BureauData for charts provided through Haver Analytics
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Inflation
Gauges of Inflation
Sources: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics PPI and CPI data, cmdtyPersonal Consumption Expenditure Price Index
Source: Bureau of Economic AnalysisCore Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index
Source: Bureau of Economic AnalysisConsumer Price Indexes
Source: Bureau of Labor StatisticsProducer Price Indexes
Source: Bureau of Labor StatisticsCommodity Price Indexes
Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, cmdty
Crude Oil Prices
Source: Wall Street Journal, New York Merchantile ExchangeTIPS Inflation Compensation
Source: Board of GovernorsData for charts provided through Haver Analytics
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Monetary Policy and Financial Markets
Federal Reserve System Assets
Source: Board of GovernorsMonetary Policy Instruments
Source: Board of GovernorsReal Federal Funds Rate
Sources: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Board of GovernorsFOMC Statement
Source: Board of GovernorsFed Funds Futures
Source: CME Group via BloombergSummary of Economic Projections: Federal Funds Rate
Source: Board of GovernorsMonetary Base
Source: Board of GovernorsM2
Source: Board of GovernorsMoney Market Rates
Source: Board of Governors, Financial TimesCapital Market Rates
Sources: Merrill Lynch, Board of GovernorsTreasury Yield Curve
Source: Board of GovernorsRisk Premium
Sources: Merrill Lynch, Board of GovernorsData for charts provided through Haver Analytics