In this newsletter, we use a graph to visualize the relationship between the monetary base and the consumer price index, map the population and commercial banks in the U.S. federal reserve districts, share some tips for playing FREDcast, and quiz … Continue reading
In this newsletter, we use graphs to visualize the relationship between the monetary base and the consumer price index, map the population and commercial banks in U.S. Federal Reserve Districts, share some tips for playing FREDcast, and quiz you on … Continue reading
In this newsletter, we use a graph to look at the trade balance over time, map international trade flows using GeoFRED, and share techniques for improving FREDcast forecasts by diving into the components of GDP. Trade Balance in FRED This … Continue reading
In this newsletter, we use a graph to compare nonfarm payrolls to private payrolls, map earnings and expenses throughout the U.S., show off the cool badges FREDcast players can earn, and quiz you on employment trends across industries, sectors, and … Continue reading
In this newsletter, we graph the unemployment rate and the natural rate of unemployment, use a U.S. state map to differentiate between unemployment rates and levels, show an actual example of FREDcast forecasting error, and quiz you on the unemployment … Continue reading
In this newsletter, we use a graph to highlight the differences between CPI and core CPI inflation; explain how to interpret FREDcast forecasting error; map disinflation, inflation, and hyperinflation; and quiz you on inflation rates across different categories of goods … Continue reading
In this newsletter, we use a graph to highlight the changes in the components of GDP over time, map GDP by nation, and quiz you on the components of GDP in the U.S., Japan, and Germany. We also introduce our … Continue reading
