Economic Statistics

1. To locate current U. S. economic statistics begin with either: Economic Indicators or FedStats
2. Another comprehensive source is the Dismal Scientist which has 65 economic releases from 15 countries.
3. Economic-Indicators.com is updated weekly with key monthly economic indicators, gross domestic product, economic news and news releases.
4. Leading Economic Indicators can be found on The Conference Board's website.
5. Employment and unemployment statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are available at
   stats.bls.gov/news.release/metro.toc.htm
6. Last, but not least, are the government periodicals in the Library's collection.  (The data usually is a month or so delayed.)

    a. Consumer Price Index on the web at www.bls.gov/cpi/home.htm

    b. Economic Indicators on the web at www.gpoaccess.gov/indicators/index.html

    c. Federal Reserve Bulletin on the web at www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/bulletin/default.htm

    d. Survey of Current Business on the web at www.bea.gov/scb/index.htm

last updated 24 Jun 09 BA