fred-economic-data

Name: fred-economic-data
Availability: InStock
Author: sangrokjung

Query the FRED API to retrieve economic time series data.

1|Updated Feb 7, 2026

Search Tags:#api #time series #economic data #indicators #fred #stlouisfed

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Skill: fred-economic-data
Source: https://github.com/sangrokjung/claude-code-config-public/tree/main/commands/fred-economic-data
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sangrokjung/claude-code-config-public --skill fred-economic-data-sangrokjung

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, pandas, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides access to over 800,000 economic time series from the FRED database, enabling users to retrieve U.S. and international economic indicators for analysis and research.

Core Features & Use Cases

Comprehensive Data Access: Query a vast array of economic data including GDP, unemployment, inflation, interest rates, and more.
API Integration: Utilizes the FRED API for direct data retrieval.
Data Transformations: Supports various data transformations like percent change and aggregation.
Use Case: A financial analyst can use this Skill to fetch historical GDP growth rates and unemployment figures to identify economic trends and inform investment strategies.

Quick Start

Use the fred-economic-data skill to get the latest 12 observations for the unemployment rate series.

Frequently Asked Questions about fred-economic-data

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I retrieve U.S. economic time series data using Python?▼

You can retrieve U.S. economic time series data using Python by querying the FRED API to access over 800,000 economic indicators from 100+ sources, including GDP, unemployment, inflation, and interest rates.

How do I get historical GDP and unemployment data for macroeconomic analysis?▼

To get historical GDP and unemployment data for macroeconomic analysis, you can query the FRED database using Python scripts to fetch specific time series observations and identify economic trends.

Do I need a FRED API key to access economic indicators?▼

Yes, you need a FRED API key to access economic indicators. This Skill requires API key setup to authenticate your requests and retrieve over 800,000 U.S. and international economic time series from the FRED database.

Can I perform data transformations on FRED time series like percent change?▼

Yes, you can perform data transformations on FRED time series like percent change and aggregation. The Skill supports various data manipulations using pandas to facilitate detailed financial and policy research.

What's the best way to fetch the latest observations for a specific FRED series?▼

The best way to fetch the latest observations for a specific FRED series is by utilizing the provided Python scripts to query the FRED API, such as retrieving the latest 12 observations for the unemployment rate series.