Updated Oct 21, 2026
The U.S. economy this week
75 indicators from official sources, refreshed every weekday evening.
New = released in the past 7 days
Inflation
Producer, consumer, and PCE prices, with and without food and energy.
Jobs
Payroll growth from BLS and ADP, wages, and weekly jobless claims.
Employment
Unemployment, labor force participation, and job openings (JOLTS).
Federal Reserve
The Fed's policy rate: the overnight rate banks charge each other, its main tool against inflation.
GDP
Economic output, the Atlanta Fed nowcast, and federal debt.
Consumer
Sentiment, spending, saving, and credit card stress.
Recession risk
Early-warning signs that have flagged past recessions: the Sahm rule and the yield curve. Low risk means none are flashing.
Bonds & mortgages
Treasury yields, the yield curve, and mortgage rates.
Housing
Construction, new and existing home sales, prices, and supply.
Manufacturing
Industrial output and factory jobs.
Energy
Oil prices, fuel at the pump, and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.