Subject Guide
Economic Data Resources
- U.S. Federal ReserveThe Federal Reserve web site contains economic statistics, information about monetary policy, copies of minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee, and many other economic statistics and indicators. Of particular interest is the statistical releases and historical data page.
- U.S. Bureau of Economic AnalysisThe Bureau of Economic Analysis collects and analyzes domestic and international economic data.
- U.S. Department of the TreasurySee the Data tab for links to economic data tables, interest rates on treasury bills, and the Monthly Treasury Statement. The News tab provides links to featured stories, press releases and remarks, and statements.
- The World Trade OrganizationThe WTO collects international trade information in support of their mission and can be a great source for international economic analysis. See the Documents, Data, and Resources link for research, statistics, and publications.
- U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact SheetsBilateral Relations Fact Sheets are publications put out by the U.S. Department of State that contain information about the current climate of most countries around the world. Use the facets in the left column of the page to find a country. Once facets have been selected, click on Apply Filters. The Countries & Areas link at the top of the page will return news and other information about the country selected.
- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: PublicationsOnline access to publications of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Includes quarterly journals, essays, reports, and working papers.
Economic Calendars
Economic calendars contain information on release dates of economic analysis statistics such as consumer price index numbers, housing inventory numbers, and other leading economic statistics used to assess the strength of the economy.
- Bloomberg Economic CalendarLists important events that may be of interest to investors. Can filter the calendar by county, category (i.e. topic), or importance by clicking on the Filters button above the calendar.
- MarketWatch Economic CalendarA U.S. economic calendar.
- Forex International Economic CalendarAn economic calendar compiled by Fortex Factory. Forecasts of how the event will effect a particular currency is provided. The actual affect is noted later.
- U.S. Census Bureau's Economic Indicators 2020 Release ScheduleContains the release dates and times and links to the release.
Fixed Income Investments
Fixed income investments include dividend paying preferred stocks, bonds, and any other investment designed to pay a guaranteed (or near guaranteed) stream of income payments to investors in the form of interest, dividends, and/or the return of principal and capital appreciation.
- QuantumOnline.comProvides information about preferred stocks issued by publicly traded companies. Contains some information on other income investments as well including ETFs, REITs, closed-end funds, and others. Requires a free registration.
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)See the For Investors link to learn about investing and personal finance. FINRA is an organization that works, under the supervision of the SEC, to write and enforce rules which govern all registered broker-dealer firms and brokers.
- TreasuryDirectThis site allows users to purchase and redeem securities directly from the U.S. Department of the Treasury online. Click on the Individuals link to create an account and trade in U.S. Government securities, or for information about savings bonds. See the Government tab for reports on public debt and interest.
- National Association of Real Estate Investment TrustsThe site contains information about Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) investing as well as ticker symbols and information on individual REITs. Click on the Investing in REITS tab and select REITS Directory for a list. REITs are real estate backed investment securities that are traded on stock exchanges.