fred-prices

Retrieve commodity prices and economic time series from the FRED API.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
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Skill: fred-prices
Source: https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge/tree/main/skills/fred-prices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill fred-prices

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides access to historical and current commodity prices and economic indicators from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, enabling informed economic analysis and forecasting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Commodity Price Tracking: Retrieve spot and futures prices for crude oil (WTI, Brent), natural gas (Henry Hub), and gasoline.
  • Economic Indicator Retrieval: Access key economic data like inflation (CPI), interest rates (Fed Funds Rate), and exchange rates.
  • Use Case: Analyze the historical trend of WTI crude oil prices over the last five years to inform a feasibility study for a new oilfield development project.

Quick Start

Fetch the daily WTI crude oil spot price for the last 30 days.

Frequently Asked Questions about fred-prices

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

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Can I access WTI crude oil and natural gas spot prices through the FRED API?

Yes, you can access spot and futures prices for crude oil (WTI, Brent), natural gas (Henry Hub), and gasoline. This commodity price tracking supports economic evaluation and energy sector feasibility studies.

Does this FRED data Skill support retrieving macroeconomic indicators like inflation and interest rates?

Yes, the Skill retrieves key economic indicators like inflation (CPI), interest rates (Fed Funds Rate), and exchange rates. This economic indicator retrieval is essential for informed economic analysis.

What is the best way to search for FRED economic data by keyword instead of using a series ID?

The best way to search FRED economic data by keyword is to use the Skill's keyword search functionality. It finds relevant time series data without requiring you to know specific series IDs in advance.

Can I aggregate FRED time series data by different frequencies for trend analysis?

Yes, you can aggregate retrieved FRED time series data by various frequencies and methods. This allows you to adjust data granularity for accurate market trend analysis and economic forecasting.