FRED Federal Reserve Economic Data and Financial Time Series

FRED, short for Federal Reserve Economic Data, is a free and comprehensive online database maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. It provides access to millions of economic and financial time series from national and international sources, covering a wide range of indicators such as GDP, inflation, employment, interest rates, and exchange rates.
Designed to support education, research, and analysis, FRED allows users to visualize, compare, and download data in various formats for non-commercial, personal, and academic use. The platform offers advanced tools for graphing, chart creation, and integration with software such as Excel and Python, enabling users to perform in-depth economic analysis efficiently.
Economists, researchers, journalists, students, and policymakers rely on FRED for reliable and timely data to understand economic trends and make informed decisions. With its user-friendly interface and vast collection of verified datasets, FRED has become one of the most trusted and accessible economic data resources worldwide, bridging the gap between complex financial information and public understanding.