Economic Activity
GDP, ISM PMI, retail sales, industrial production, and leading indicators. Gauge the real economy with the broadest set of activity measures.
Economic activity indicators reveal whether the economy is expanding or contracting in real time. ISM PMI readings above 50 signal expansion, while GDP growth tells the definitive story each quarter. Leading indicators like the Conference Board LEI can flag downturns months in advance, giving traders a head start on positioning.
Data as of · 20 metrics with live data
Nominal GDP
quarterlyUS gross domestic product in current dollars.
Real GDP
quarterlyInflation-adjusted GDP, the definitive measure of economic output.
Industrial Production
monthlyIndustrial production index, measures factory, mining, and utility output.
Capacity Utilization
monthlyIndustrial capacity utilization rate, high readings signal inflationary bottlenecks.
Retail Sales (ex Food Svc)
monthlyAdvance retail sales excluding food services, consumer spending momentum.
Durable Goods Orders
monthlyNew orders for manufactured durable goods, proxy for business investment intentions.
Consumer Sentiment (Michigan)
monthlyUniversity of Michigan consumer sentiment index, how consumers feel about the economy.
Auto Sales (SAAR)
monthlyTotal vehicle sales at seasonally adjusted annual rate.
Inventories-to-Sales Ratio
monthlyBusiness inventories relative to sales, rising ratio signals slowing demand.
Real Disposable Income
monthlyInflation-adjusted disposable personal income.
Personal Saving Rate
monthlyPersonal saving as a percentage of disposable income, buffer for future spending.
Real Personal Consumption
monthlyInflation-adjusted consumer spending, ~70% of US GDP.
Total Consumer Credit
monthlyTotal outstanding consumer credit, auto loans, student loans, credit cards.
C&I Loans (All Banks)
monthlyCommercial and industrial loans, business borrowing appetite.
Revolving Consumer Credit
monthlyOutstanding revolving credit (mainly credit cards).
Non-Revolving Consumer Credit
monthlyNon-revolving credit (auto loans, student loans, personal loans).
Corporate Profits After Tax
quarterlyAggregate corporate profits after tax, key equity valuation input.
Mfg Unfilled Orders-to-Shipments
monthlyManufacturing unfilled orders relative to shipments, a leading indicator of industrial bottlenecks and backlog pressure.
Manufacturers' New Orders (Total)
monthlyTotal new orders received by US manufacturers, a leading gauge of industrial activity that feeds into Chicago Fed and Conference Board LEI composites.
Empire State Manufacturing Index
monthlyNY Fed Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business conditions diffusion index, one of the earliest monthly regional PMIs.
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Data sourced from FRED, CoinGecko, CBOE, CFTC, and EIA. Updated at varying frequencies. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.