FRED Macro Dashboard
The FRED Macro Dashboard displays key macroeconomic indicators sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data system, one of the most authoritative sources of US economic data.
Tracked Indicators
| Indicator | FRED Series | What It Measures |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Funds Rate | FEDFUNDS | The interest rate at which banks lend to each other overnight. Drives borrowing costs across the economy. |
| 10-Year Treasury Yield | DGS10 | Yield on 10-year US government bonds. A benchmark for long-term interest rates. |
| CPI (Inflation) | CPIAUCSL | Consumer Price Index - measures inflation at the consumer level. |
| Unemployment Rate | UNRATE | Percentage of the labor force that is unemployed. |
| GDP Growth | GDP | Gross Domestic Product - the broadest measure of economic output. |
| M2 Money Supply | M2SL | Total money supply including cash, checking deposits, and easily convertible near-money. |
Macro Compatibility Score
PulseGrid™ computes a Macro Compatibility Score for each instrument based on how well its characteristics align with current macro conditions. For example:
- Growth stocks tend to score higher when rates are low and GDP is growing
- Defensive stocks tend to score higher when economic indicators are weakening
- Commodity-linked instruments respond to inflation and money supply changes
Indicator Charts
Each indicator shows a time-series chart with the historical values. Look for:
- Trend direction: Is the indicator rising, falling, or flat?
- Rate of change: Is the change accelerating or decelerating?
- Relative level: Is the current value historically high, low, or normal?