fred-economic-data

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

Updated Mar 10, 2026
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Skill: fred-economic-data
Source: https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent/tree/main/scientific-skills/fred-economic-data
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill fred-economic-data-yezez9

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 a vast repository of economic time series data, enabling users to retrieve and analyze key macroeconomic indicators without needing to navigate complex APIs directly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Data Access: Query over 800,000 economic time series from the FRED database, including GDP, unemployment, inflation, interest rates, and more.
  • Data Transformation & Analysis: Fetch data with various transformations (e.g., percent change) and frequencies, supporting in-depth economic research and forecasting.
  • Use Case: A financial analyst can use this Skill to quickly pull historical GDP growth rates and inflation data to identify economic trends and inform investment strategies.

Quick Start

Use the fred-economic-data skill to get the latest GDP data.

Frequently Asked Questions about fred-economic-data

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

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How do I retrieve economic time series data from FRED for macroeconomic analysis?

To retrieve economic time series data from FRED, query the Federal Reserve Economic Data API to access over 800,000 macroeconomic indicators like GDP, unemployment, and inflation. You can apply data transformations and frequency aggregations directly to the results.

What macroeconomic indicators can I access using the Federal Reserve Economic Data API?

The Federal Reserve Economic Data API provides access to over 800,000 macroeconomic time series indicators, including GDP, unemployment rates, inflation, and interest rates for financial research and economic forecasting.

Can I apply data transformation and frequency aggregation to FRED time series?

Yes, you can apply data transformations like percent change and frequency aggregation to FRED time series. This supports in-depth macroeconomic analysis by allowing you to customize economic data outputs to match your forecasting requirements.

Do I need a pandas environment to process FRED economic indicators?

Yes, you need a Python environment with pandas and requests installed to process FRED economic indicators. These dependencies handle the API requests and structure the retrieved macroeconomic time series data for analysis.

How do I access historical vintage data for economic forecasting?

Access historical vintage data for economic forecasting by querying the FRED API. This retrieves past revisions of macroeconomic time series, allowing you to analyze trends based on the specific economic data available at different points in time.

What's the best way to pull historical GDP growth rates and inflation data for investment strategies?

The best way to pull historical GDP growth rates and inflation data is by querying the FRED API. You can retrieve the specific time series, apply percent change transformations, and use the results to identify economic trends for investment strategies.