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Get to know FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data), a database from the St. Louis Fed that is free to use. With more than 500,000 data series, you will find something you are curious about or need. Start with some basics, such as the unemployment rate, consumer price index, gross domestic product or maybe commute times, crime statistics and household income.
What do economists track during the holiday season to determine if it will be good for the economy? St. Louis Fed economist Kevin Kliesen discusses retail sales (online and in-store), personal consumption, consumer sentiment, payment methods, debt and more.
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