249 indicators
All U.S. economic indicators
The latest reading for every indicator on OpenEcon, grouped by topic. Values come from U.S. government agencies and the Federal Reserve, retrieved from FRED®, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Snapshot taken Oct 27, 2026, 6:41 PM EDT. Select an indicator for its chart and history.
Inflation
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI inflation | 336.298 | Sep 2026 | +0.6% | +3.7% |
| Core CPI | 338.896 | Sep 2026 | +0.3% | +2.6% |
| CPI-U (unadjusted) | 336.940 | Sep 2026 | +0.6% | +3.7% |
| PCE inflation | 131.579 | Aug 2026 | +0.3% | +3.4% |
| Core PCE inflation | 130.455 | Aug 2026 | +0.2% | +3.0% |
| Food prices (CPI) | 350.477 | Sep 2026 | +0.0% | +2.5% |
| Shelter prices (CPI) | 431.908 | Sep 2026 | +0.4% | +3.2% |
| Producer prices (PPI) | 159.780 | Sep 2026 | +1.3% | +6.3% |
| CPI-W (wage earners) | 330.654 | Sep 2026 | +0.7% | +3.9% |
| Chained CPI (C-CPI-U) | 186.755 | Sep 2026 | +0.5% | +3.5% |
| PCE goods prices | 119.746 | Aug 2026 | +0.3% | +3.6% |
| PCE services prices | 137.415 | Aug 2026 | +0.3% | +3.4% |
| PCE energy prices | 156.634 | Aug 2026 | +2.3% | +16.8% |
| PCE food prices | 132.167 | Aug 2026 | +0.0% | +1.9% |
| PCE services excluding energy and housing | 134.700 | Aug 2026 | +0.4% | +3.5% |
| GDP price deflator | 133.411 | Q2 2026 | +1.5% | +4.0% |
| PPI: all commodities | 295.708 | Sep 2026 | +2.8% | +12.8% |
| Core PPI | 156.172 | Sep 2026 | +0.7% | +5.0% |
| Import prices | 152.200 | Sep 2026 | +1.1% | +8.1% |
| Export prices | 170.800 | Sep 2026 | +2.2% | +11.6% |
Prices by category
Grocery & utility prices
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg prices (dozen) | $2.27 | Sep 2026 | 0.0% | -34.9% |
| Milk prices (gallon) | $4.11 | Sep 2026 | -2.9% | -0.6% |
| Bread prices (pound) | $1.83 | Sep 2026 | +0.4% | -2.0% |
| Ground beef prices (pound) | $6.79 | Sep 2026 | -1.9% | +7.4% |
| Whole chicken prices (pound) | $2.06 | Sep 2026 | +2.6% | +0.1% |
| Chicken breast prices (pound) | $4.20 | Sep 2026 | +0.7% | +0.7% |
| Cheddar cheese prices (pound) | $6.13 | Sep 2026 | +2.5% | +1.4% |
| Banana prices (pound) | $0.656 | Sep 2026 | +0.6% | -2.1% |
| Coffee prices (pound) | $9.33 | Sep 2026 | +0.4% | +2.1% |
| Electricity price per kWh | $0.196 | Sep 2026 | 0.0% | +4.3% |
| Heating oil price (gallon) | $5.922 | Sep 2026 | +15.1% | +64.9% |
Jobs
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | Sep 2026 | +0.1 pt | -4.5% |
| U-6 underemployment | 7.6% | Sep 2026 | -0.1 pt | -6.2% |
| Nonfarm payrolls | 159,044K | Sep 2026 | +29K | +0.3% |
| Weekly jobless claims | 194,000 | Oct 17, 2026 | -6,000 | -12.6% |
| Continuing jobless claims | 1,728,000 | Oct 10, 2026 | +25,000 | -10.4% |
| Labor force participation | 61.8% | Sep 2026 | +0.2 pt | -1.1% |
| Job openings (JOLTS) | 7,079K | Aug 2026 | -256K | +2.3% |
| Employment-population ratio | 59.2% | Sep 2026 | +0.1 pt | -0.8% |
| Prime-age labor force participation (25-54) | 83.7% | Sep 2026 | +0.3 pt | 0.0% |
| Prime-age employment rate (25-54) | 80.7% | Sep 2026 | +0.3 pt | 0.0% |
| Civilian labor force | 170,262K | Sep 2026 | +485K | -0.6% |
| Number of unemployed people | 7,109K | Sep 2026 | +78K | -6.5% |
| Hires (JOLTS) | 5,192K | Aug 2026 | +46K | +0.9% |
| Quits (JOLTS) | 3,066K | Aug 2026 | -23K | -0.9% |
| Layoffs and discharges (JOLTS) | 1,641K | Aug 2026 | -61K | -10.4% |
| Job openings rate (JOLTS) | 4.3% | Aug 2026 | -0.1 pt | +2.4% |
| Quits rate (JOLTS) | 1.9% | Aug 2026 | 0.0 pt | -5.0% |
Unemployment details
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate: men | 4.3% | Sep 2026 | -0.1 pt | -2.3% |
| Unemployment rate: women | 4.0% | Sep 2026 | +0.1 pt | -9.1% |
| Unemployment rate: White | 3.6% | Sep 2026 | -0.1 pt | -2.7% |
| Unemployment rate: Black | 7.0% | Sep 2026 | +1.0 pt | -7.9% |
| Unemployment rate: Hispanic or Latino | 4.7% | Sep 2026 | -0.1 pt | -14.5% |
| Teen unemployment rate (16-19) | 14.5% | Sep 2026 | +0.4 pt | +9.0% |
| Unemployment rate: bachelor's degree or higher | 2.5% | Sep 2026 | -0.2 pt | -10.7% |
| Unemployment rate: less than high school | 4.3% | Sep 2026 | -0.4 pt | -36.8% |
| Average weeks unemployed | 24.8 weeks | Sep 2026 | -1.5 weeks | +2.9% |
| Long-term unemployed (27+ weeks) | 1,944K | Sep 2026 | +14K | +7.1% |
| Part-time for economic reasons | 4,501K | Sep 2026 | +111K | -2.0% |
Jobs by industry
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private-sector jobs | 135,717K | Sep 2026 | +46K | +0.5% |
| Government jobs | 23,327K | Sep 2026 | -17K | -0.9% |
| Federal government jobs | 2,682K | Sep 2026 | -1K | -8.0% |
| Manufacturing jobs | 12,652K | Sep 2026 | +9K | +0.3% |
| Construction jobs | 8,364K | Sep 2026 | +11K | +1.3% |
| Mining and logging jobs | 607K | Sep 2026 | -2K | +0.3% |
| Trade, transportation and utilities jobs | 28,778K | Sep 2026 | +18K | +0.2% |
| Retail jobs | 15,480K | Sep 2026 | +6K | +0.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing jobs | 6,609K | Sep 2026 | +8K | -0.1% |
| Information sector jobs | 2,739K | Sep 2026 | -10K | -4.2% |
| Financial activities jobs | 9,082K | Sep 2026 | -7K | -1.2% |
| Professional and business services jobs | 22,482K | Sep 2026 | -9K | +0.6% |
| Education and health services jobs | 28,005K | Sep 2026 | +20K | +1.9% |
| Health care jobs | 23,959K | Sep 2026 | +23K | +2.2% |
| Leisure and hospitality jobs | 16,969K | Sep 2026 | +10K | +0.4% |
Wages & productivity
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average hourly earnings | $37.81 | Sep 2026 | +0.1% | +3.0% |
| Average hourly earnings: production and nonsupervisory | $32.60 | Sep 2026 | +0.2% | +3.3% |
| Average weekly earnings | $1,300.66 | Sep 2026 | +0.1% | +3.6% |
| Average weekly hours | 34.4 hrs | Sep 2026 | 0.0 hrs | +0.6% |
| Average hourly earnings: manufacturing | $30.21 | Sep 2026 | -0.4% | +3.4% |
| Real median weekly earnings | $370 | Q3 2026 | -2.1% | -1.6% |
| Employment Cost Index: total compensation | 177.2 | Q2 2026 | +0.9% | +3.4% |
| Employment Cost Index: wages and salaries | 179.0 | Q2 2026 | +0.9% | +3.1% |
| Labor productivity | 120.0 | Q2 2026 | +0.4% | +2.2% |
| Unit labor costs | 124.0 | Q2 2026 | +0.3% | +1.4% |
Interest rates
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fed funds rate | 3.75% | Sep 2026 | +0.12 pt | -11.1% |
| Fed target rate (upper) | 4.00% | Oct 27, 2026 | 0.00 pt | -5.9% |
| Prime rate | 7.00% | Oct 26, 2026 | 0.00 pt | -3.4% |
| 3-month Treasury bill | 4.05% | Oct 26, 2026 | +0.01 pt | +7.4% |
| 2-year Treasury yield | 4.68% | Oct 26, 2026 | -0.01 pt | +34.5% |
| 10-year Treasury yield | 5.00% | Oct 26, 2026 | 0.00 pt | +24.4% |
| 30-year Treasury yield | 5.31% | Oct 26, 2026 | -0.02 pt | +15.7% |
| Fed target rate (lower) | 3.75% | Oct 27, 2026 | 0.00 pt | -6.3% |
| Interest on reserve balances | 3.90% | Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00 pt | -6.0% |
| 1-month Treasury yield | 4.11% | Oct 26, 2026 | 0.00 pt | 0.0% |
| 3-month Treasury yield | 4.22% | Oct 26, 2026 | 0.00 pt | +7.4% |
| 6-month Treasury yield | 4.35% | Oct 26, 2026 | +0.05 pt | +15.7% |
| 1-year Treasury yield | 4.47% | Oct 26, 2026 | +0.03 pt | +24.9% |
| 5-year Treasury yield | 4.84% | Oct 26, 2026 | +0.02 pt | +34.1% |
| 20-year Treasury yield | 5.35% | Oct 26, 2026 | -0.02 pt | +17.3% |
| 5-year TIPS yield (real) | 2.37% | Oct 26, 2026 | +0.03 pt | +95.9% |
| 10-year TIPS yield (real) | 2.66% | Oct 26, 2026 | 0.00 pt | +53.8% |
Housing
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing starts | 1,221K | Sep 2026 | -5.2% | -7.4% |
| Building permits | 1,400K | Sep 2026 | -0.2% | -3.0% |
| New home sales | 684K | Aug 2026 | +6.4% | -2.0% |
| Median home sales price | $410,700 | Q2 2026 | +0.5% | -1.3% |
| FHFA house price index | 719.87 | Q2 2026 | +1.1% | +3.0% |
| Homeownership rate | 65.0% | Q2 2026 | -0.3 pt | 0.0% |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% | Q2 2026 | 0.0 pt | +4.3% |
| Single-family housing starts | 859K | Sep 2026 | -4.6% | +2.6% |
| Apartment starts (5+ units) | 349K | Sep 2026 | -7.2% | -25.9% |
| Single-family building permits | 845K | Sep 2026 | -4.0% | -4.8% |
| Housing completions | 1,192K | Sep 2026 | +2.2% | -14.0% |
| Homes under construction | 1,280K | Sep 2026 | 0.0% | -3.3% |
| Months supply of new homes | 8.5 months | Aug 2026 | -0.5 months | 0.0% |
| Median new home price | $393,700 | Aug 2026 | +0.4% | -5.8% |
| FHFA purchase-only house price index | 443.5 | Jul 2026 | +0.3% | +2.6% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% | Q2 2026 | +0.1 pt | +9.1% |
| Construction spending | $2.20T | Aug 2026 | +0.9% | -1.7% |
| Residential construction spending | $882.3B | Aug 2026 | +1.1% | -4.8% |
Inflation measures show the price index level; the 12-month change is what is usually reported as the inflation rate.
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GDP & growth
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 2.2% | Q2 2026 | -0.3 pt | -45.0% |
| GDP (nominal) | $32.6T | Q2 2026 | +2.1% | +6.3% |
| Real GDP | $24.41T | Q2 2026 | +0.6% | +2.2% |
| Real GDI growth | 2.6% | Q2 2026 | +0.1 pt | -27.8% |
| Gross domestic income | $32.75T | Q2 2026 | +2.2% | +6.9% |
| Real GDP per person | $71,212 | Q2 2026 | +0.5% | +1.9% |
| Real consumer spending (GDP) | $16.79T | Q2 2026 | +0.9% | +2.5% |
| Real private investment | $4.62T | Q2 2026 | +1.1% | +3.4% |
| Business investment | $4.74T | Q2 2026 | +3.0% | +9.6% |
| Residential investment | $1,182.1B | Q2 2026 | +1.4% | -0.6% |
| Real government spending (GDP) | $4.09T | Q2 2026 | -0.0% | +0.1% |
| Real exports | $2.81T | Q2 2026 | +1.2% | +5.8% |
| Real imports | $3.91T | Q2 2026 | +3.0% | +5.5% |
| Net exports (GDP) | -$880.3B | Q2 2026 | -$59.5B | -0.6% |
| Corporate profits after tax | $4.28T | Q2 2026 | +8.4% | +26.6% |
Industry & orders
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | 103.95 | Sep 2026 | +0.7% | +2.2% |
| Capacity utilization | 76.9% | Sep 2026 | +0.4 pt | +1.1% |
| Manufacturing output | 99.436 | Sep 2026 | +0.3% | +1.4% |
| Mining output | 124.524 | Sep 2026 | +0.2% | +2.8% |
| Consumer goods output | 98.116 | Sep 2026 | +0.7% | -0.1% |
| Business equipment output | 101.024 | Sep 2026 | +0.0% | +6.7% |
| Manufacturing capacity utilization | 75.9% | Sep 2026 | +0.1 pt | +0.3% |
| Durable goods orders | $338.5B | Aug 2026 | -0.1% | +8.4% |
| Core capital goods orders | $87.6B | Aug 2026 | +1.6% | +14.1% |
| Business inventories | $2.82T | Aug 2026 | +0.4% | +4.6% |
| Inventories-to-sales ratio | 1.33 | Aug 2026 | -0.01 | -5.0% |
Trade
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade balance (goods and services) | -$105.6B | Aug 2026 | -$12.7B | -77.0% |
| Exports of goods and services | $315.2B | Aug 2026 | +1.4% | +10.7% |
| Imports of goods and services | $420.8B | Aug 2026 | +4.3% | +22.2% |
| Imports from China | $27.1B | Aug 2026 | +0.2% | +6.9% |
| Exports to China | $8.7B | Aug 2026 | -10.1% | +5.6% |
Federal budget & debt
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal debt | $39.46T | Q2 2026 | +1.0% | +9.0% |
| Federal debt to GDP | 122.6% | Q1 2026 | +0.0 pt | +1.7% |
| Federal budget deficit | -$1.77T | FY 2025 | +$0.04T | +2.2% |
| Monthly federal budget balance | -$26.9B | Sep 2026 | +$139.9B | -113.6% |
| Federal receipts (fiscal year) | $5.24T | FY 2025 | +6.4% | +6.4% |
| Federal outlays (fiscal year) | $7.01T | FY 2025 | +4.1% | +4.1% |
| Federal deficit as % of GDP | -5.8% | 2025 | +0.4 pt | +6.9% |
| Federal debt held by the public | $31.71T | Q2 2026 | +0.8% | +9.4% |
| Federal debt held by foreign investors | $9.36T | Q1 2026 | +0.9% | +3.3% |
| Federal debt held by the Fed | $4.78T | Q2 2026 | +1.8% | +5.5% |
| Federal interest payments | $1.28T | Q2 2026 | +2.1% | +6.9% |
Money & the dollar
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2 money supply | $23.34T | Aug 2026 | +0.5% | +5.7% |
| M1 money supply | $19.99T | Aug 2026 | +0.5% | +6.1% |
| Fed balance sheet | $6.75T | Oct 21, 2026 | -0.0% | +2.4% |
| Broad dollar index | 121.32 | Oct 23, 2026 | -0.0% | +0.3% |
| Dollars per euro | $1.1199 | Oct 23, 2026 | -0.1% | -3.6% |
| Yen per dollar | 156.87 yen | Oct 23, 2026 | -0.2% | +2.7% |
| Canadian dollars per U.S. dollar | C$1.3993 | Oct 23, 2026 | -0.2% | +0.0% |
| Monetary base | $5.41T | Aug 2026 | -2.0% | -4.8% |
| Currency in circulation | $2.42T | Oct 2025 | +0.2% | +2.6% |
| Bank reserve balances at the Fed | $2.96T | Oct 21, 2026 | -2.0% | -1.9% |
| Chinese yuan per dollar | 6.6702 yuan | Oct 23, 2026 | -0.1% | -6.3% |
| Mexican pesos per dollar | 18.66 pesos | Oct 23, 2026 | -0.1% | +1.4% |
| Dollars per British pound | $1.3375 | Oct 23, 2026 | -0.0% | +0.4% |
| South Korean won per dollar | 1,325 won | Oct 23, 2026 | -0.1% | -7.8% |
Credit & debt
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card interest rate | 21.19% | Q3 2026 | +0.25 pt | -0.9% |
| Consumer credit | $5.20T | Aug 2026 | +0.2% | +2.7% |
| Revolving credit (credit cards) | $1,352.4B | Aug 2026 | -0.4% | +3.4% |
| Credit card delinquency rate | 2.85% | Q2 2026 | -0.06 pt | -6.2% |
| Nonrevolving credit (auto and student loans) | $3.84T | Aug 2026 | +0.3% | +2.5% |
| Student loans outstanding | $1.78T | Q4 2024 | +0.2% | +2.8% |
| Auto loans outstanding | $1.57T | Q4 2024 | +0.1% | +0.9% |
| New car loan rate (48 months) | 7.47% | Aug 2026 | 0.00 pt | -0.5% |
| Bank loans and leases | $14.21T | Oct 14, 2026 | +0.2% | +8.1% |
| Business loans (C&I) | $2.96T | Sep 2026 | +0.8% | +10.0% |
| Bank deposits | $19.81T | Oct 14, 2026 | +0.2% | +7.4% |
| Household debt service ratio | 11.11% | Q2 2026 | -0.05 pt | -0.1% |
| Household net worth | $185.65T | Q2 2026 | +7.2% | +11.9% |
| Mortgage delinquency rate | 1.86% | Q2 2026 | -0.02 pt | +4.5% |
| Credit card charge-off rate | 3.82% | Q2 2026 | 0.00 pt | -8.8% |
Consumers
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer spending (PCE) | $22.31T | Aug 2026 | +0.9% | +6.1% |
| Personal saving rate | 4.1% | Aug 2026 | -0.5 pt | -21.2% |
| Real disposable income | $18.41T | Aug 2026 | -0.0% | +1.3% |
| Median household income | $87,460 | 2025 | +2.6% | +2.6% |
| Real consumer spending | $16.96T | Aug 2026 | +0.6% | +2.6% |
| Spending on durable goods | $2.44T | Aug 2026 | +2.0% | +7.3% |
| Spending on services | $15.36T | Aug 2026 | +0.5% | +5.9% |
| Personal income | $27.63T | Aug 2026 | +0.2% | +4.3% |
| Real personal income excluding transfers | $17.05T | Aug 2026 | -0.1% | +0.8% |
| Real disposable income per person | $53,674 | Aug 2026 | -0.1% | +1.1% |
Retail sales
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail sales | $745.0B | Sep 2026 | +0.8% | +6.3% |
| Retail sales excluding restaurants | $652.1B | Sep 2026 | +0.7% | +6.2% |
| Retail sales excluding autos | $605.2B | Sep 2026 | +0.9% | +7.2% |
| Auto dealer sales | $139.8B | Sep 2026 | +0.2% | +2.5% |
| Online and nonstore sales | $124.3B | Sep 2026 | +0.3% | +8.2% |
| E-commerce share of retail sales | 17.1% | Q2 2026 | +0.1 pt | +4.9% |
| Restaurant and bar sales | $92.9B | Sep 2026 | +1.1% | +7.0% |
| Grocery store sales | $77.2B | Sep 2026 | +0.5% | +0.9% |
| Gas station sales | $68.0B | Sep 2026 | +6.4% | +28.1% |
| Clothing store sales | $26.5B | Sep 2026 | -0.0% | +5.0% |
| Building materials and garden sales | $44.1B | Sep 2026 | -0.6% | +4.5% |
| Vehicle sales | 16.4M | Sep 2026 | -3.5% | -3.4% |
Energy
| Indicator | Latest | Date | Change | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI crude oil | $107.89 | Oct 20, 2026 | -1.9% | +84.9% |
| Brent crude oil | $115.22 | Oct 20, 2026 | -3.0% | +89.8% |
| Regular gas price | $4.269 | Oct 26, 2026 | -0.4% | +41.4% |
| Diesel price | $6.352 | Oct 26, 2026 | +1.2% | +75.5% |
| Natural gas (Henry Hub) | $3.10 | Oct 20, 2026 | -5.5% | +3.7% |
| Energy prices (CPI) | 337.834 | Sep 2026 | +5.2% | +20.4% |
| Electricity prices (CPI) | 306.199 | Sep 2026 | +0.2% | +4.4% |
| Premium gas price | $5.275 | Oct 26, 2026 | -0.7% | +32.5% |
| Jet fuel price (Gulf Coast) | $4.632 | Oct 20, 2026 | +1.4% | +121.3% |
| Heating oil price (New York Harbor) | $4.832 | Oct 20, 2026 | -0.2% | +131.2% |
Change compares the latest reading with the one before it (percentage points for rates). Not financial advice.
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