skills.rest
RayLee1997
RayLee1997COMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
GitHub

fred-data

Query and retrieve macroeconomic time series data from the FRED database.

6|1|Updated Feb 13, 2026
Search Tags:#time series#economic data#inflation#interest rates#macroeconomics#fred#federal reserve
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RayLee1997/Shared-Workspace --skill fred-data
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: fred-data
Source: https://github.com/RayLee1997/Shared-Workspace/tree/main/05_Technology/Agents/skills/fred-data
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RayLee1997/Shared-Workspace --skill fred-data

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides access to over 840,000 economic time series from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) database, enabling in-depth macroeconomic analysis and informed investment decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Data Access: Browse, search, and retrieve a vast array of economic indicators including interest rates, inflation, employment, GDP, and more.
  • Macroeconomic Analysis: Evaluate economic cycles, assess inflation trends, and understand monetary policy impacts.
  • Use Case: When researching the impact of interest rate hikes on the tech sector, use this Skill to fetch historical Federal Funds Rate, 10-year Treasury yields, and inflation data (CPI, PCE) to build a comprehensive economic context.

Quick Start

Use the fred-data skill to get the latest US unemployment rate (UNRATE) for the past 5 years.

Frequently Asked Questions about fred-data

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve historical US inflation and interest rate time series from FRED?▼

Retrieve US inflation and interest rate time series from FRED by searching specific series keywords or tags, then fetching historical data with various transformations and frequency aggregations for macroeconomic analysis.

Can I browse Federal Reserve economic data categories to find specific macroeconomic indicators?▼

Browse Federal Reserve economic data categories to discover specific macroeconomic indicators by navigating data classifications, searching series by keywords and tags, and retrieving authoritative US economic statistics.

What macroeconomic time series data is available for analyzing economic cycles and monetary policy impacts?▼

Over 840,000 macroeconomic time series are available for analyzing economic cycles and monetary policy impacts, including interest rates, inflation, employment, and GDP data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data database.

Does this Skill support data transformations and frequency aggregations for historical economic data?▼

Support for data transformations and frequency aggregations is included when fetching historical economic data, enabling customized macroeconomic time series retrieval for in-depth financial analysis and research.

How do I search for specific economic indicators like CPI or unemployment rate in the FRED database?▼

Search for specific economic indicators like CPI or unemployment rate in the FRED database by using keywords and tags to locate relevant time series, then fetch the historical data needed for analysis.

What's the best way to access Federal Reserve economic data for investment decision research?▼

Access Federal Reserve economic data for investment decision research by browsing categories, searching series by keywords, and retrieving historical time series with transformations to build comprehensive economic context.

Related Skills

Explore More Finance & Accounting Skills→
Hung-3008Hung-3008
1

fred-economic-data

Fetch FRED economic time series and metadata via a unified Python client.

Community
Advanced
tassiovaletassiovale
13

statsmodels

Fit linear regression and time series models with Python's statsmodels library.

Community
Advanced
felixboehmfelixboehm

fred-economic-data

Retrieve and process economic time series data from the FRED API.

Community
Intermediate
lifangdalifangda
43

aeon

Classify, forecast, and cluster time series data with a Python API.

Community
Advanced