Early December posts cover the Black Death, gold, and vault cash.
Announcements
More-Useful User Accounts
FRED user accounts now let you view and access your content in one unified space—where you can also add and preview graphs. Learn more.
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Flying the Competitive Skies
Page One Economics gives you the basics behind the airline industry.
FRED Users, More Improvements Just for You
Have you ever wanted to save a graph right from your FRED user account?
We thought so. Well, now you can respond whenever inspiration strikes: Add new graphs to your account from your “My Content” homepage simply by clicking the “Add New” option and selecting a graph. You’ll be able to quickly add a new graph with basic options (Title, Frequency, Units, and Observation Range). Customize that graph even further when you view it directly on FRED.
Stay tuned for more updates and improvements in the coming months.
And, as always, check out our helpful tutorials and FAQs for some extra guidance.
Posted in User Account Announcements
Shanghai, Saudi Arabia, and Supply Chains
Early Edition Review offers new economic perspectives for the global economy.
Income Inequality
The Great Recession lowered top incomes by 4%, median incomes by 9%, and bottom incomes by 20%—due to this group’s higher long-term unemployment.
Free(r) Trade
Despite recent changes, trade barriers have been falling. Which countries and industries have led the way?
E-money and Privacy
E-money can provide privacy, which can be economically beneficial. Should central banks provide it or just regulate it?
FRED Adds Some Precious Metal
FRED has added 17 daily series on the price of silver. These series depict the value of silver for major currencies through London bullion market auctions.
Posted in FRED Announcements
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