US Economy Barometer
How the US Economy is doing, illustrated with simple graphs.
Consumer confidence
Source: University of Michigan Survey of Consumers. Data series: Index of Consumer Sentiment Within Income Terciles. Link to data page.
Net sentiment about future business conditions
Source: University of Michigan Survey of Consumers. Data series: Expected Change in Business Conditions in a Year. Net economic sentiment is calculated as the difference between percent with a favorable outlook and percent with an unfavorable outlook. Link to data page.
Unemployment rate
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data series is adjusted for seasonality. Link to data page.
Consumer Price Index: All
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data series is adjusted for seasonality. Link to data page.
Consumer Price Index: Housing
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data series is adjusted for seasonality. Link to data page.
Consumer Price Index: Food
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data series is adjusted for seasonality. Link to data page.