Economic data directory
Best Macro & GDP Data Tools
Macro and GDP data tools organize the broad measures used to understand economic growth, production, consumption, business cycles, and national accounts. Researchers, policy professionals, journalists, businesses, and investors use these sources to put company or market changes in a wider economic context. Compare a tool's source coverage, release timing, revision history, geography, and download options before relying on any series.
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Atlanta Fed GDPNow
Real-time GDP growth nowcast updated throughout the quarter.
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Chicago Fed National Activity Index
Weighted index of 85 economic indicators summarizing overall economic activity.
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FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)
Massive free database of US and international economic time series; the default source most other tools pull from.
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IMF Data
International macroeconomic and financial statistics, including World Economic Outlook datasets.
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NY Fed Nowcast
Weekly GDP growth estimate from the New York Fed.
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