Economic Trends & Conditions
Find data, information, and reports about current U.S. and global economic conditions.
- BEA Data by TopicData about the U.S. economy organized by variable or topic.
- Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)Trusted source for economic data. Download, graph, and track 817,000 US and international time series from 108 sources.
- globalEDGEStatistical data for 202 countries around the world, including key economic indicators and variables.
- U.S. Economy at a Glance: BLSNational and state-level data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, including unemployment, payroll and earnings information, and price indices.
Competitiveness & Industry Conditions
Find information about the competitive landscape of your industry and the economic variables affecting supply and demand.
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
Provides in-depth analysis of over 700 U.S. industries at the national and state level. Find information about economic impacts in the Industry Performance, Products & Markets, and Competitive Landscape sections of industry profiles. - NetAdvantage This link opens in a new window
On the Industry Surveys page, select an industry from the dropdown menu to see available industry reports. Each report will include information about important US and global economic trends impacting the industry. - globalEDGE This link opens in a new window
A knowledge web-portal that connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities. Features include trade statistics, rankings of corporations by country/region, and indices for a range of factors such as Ease of Doing Business and Global Competitiveness.
- BEA Industry FactsFind industry overviews and detailed economic data for industry groups. The Data Table tab on industry pages includes links to detailed information about each indicator.
Economic News & Reports
Find articles and analysis about current economic conditions that impact your industry and consumers.
- Beige BookThe Beige Book is a report published 8 times a year by the Federal Reserve, providing economists' commentary on economic trends in their districts.
- The Economics DailyPublished daily by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, providing current information and insights about one or two specific current activities in the US economy.
- EconLit This link opens in a new window
A library database including articles from news sources, scholarly journals, and other periodicals focused on economics. - Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
A library database including articles from news sources, scholarly journals, and other periodicals focused on various topics in business.
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- Use Advanced Search to see all the options available to you
- Search for a specific trend or economic variable
- Search for the industry in which your business idea might operate
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