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  1. — New Residential Construction (housing starts) · housing-starts · U.S. Census Bureau
  2. — Personal Income and Outlays (PCE) · pce-prices · U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
  3. — New Residential Construction (housing starts) · housing-starts · U.S. Census Bureau
  4. — Personal Income and Outlays (PCE) · pce-prices · U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
  5. — New Residential Construction (housing starts) · housing-starts · U.S. Census Bureau
  6. — New Residential Construction (housing starts) · housing-starts · U.S. Census Bureau
  7. — New Residential Construction (housing starts) · housing-starts · U.S. Census Bureau
  8. — New Residential Construction (housing starts) · housing-starts · U.S. Census Bureau
  9. — New Residential Construction (housing starts) · housing-starts · U.S. Census Bureau
  10. — New Residential Construction (housing starts) · housing-starts · U.S. Census Bureau
  11. — New Residential Construction (housing starts) · housing-starts · U.S. Census Bureau
  12. — New Residential Construction (housing starts) · housing-starts · U.S. Census Bureau
  13. — New Residential Construction (housing starts) · housing-starts · U.S. Census Bureau
  14. — New Residential Construction (housing starts) · housing-starts · U.S. Census Bureau
  15. — New Residential Construction (housing starts) · housing-starts · U.S. Census Bureau
  16. — New Residential Construction (housing starts) · housing-starts · U.S. Census Bureau

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Inflation

Inflation (CPI, YoY)

4.02%View observations

How much the average price of everyday goods — food, fuel, housing — has changed over the past 12 months. A rising number means prices are climbing faster (inflation); a falling one means price gains are cooling.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED

Series CPIAUCSL · Percent year over year (%) · Seasonally adjusted · Released monthly

Inflation (CPI, YoY): Latest observation: 4.02% on September 1, 2026. Absolute change from August 1, 2023 to September 1, 2026: 0.30%.

4.02%
as of Sep 1, 2026
Last successful collection as of Nov 2, 2026

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PCE Price Index

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Headline Personal Consumption Expenditures price index level, seasonally adjusted and reported monthly. The index level is shown as published; observation dates are distinct from collection dates.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis via FRED

Series PCEPI · Index points · Seasonally adjusted · Released monthly

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Core PCE Price Index

130.9View observations

Monthly core PCE chain-type price index level (index points), excluding food and energy; this is an index level, not its percent change.

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis via FRED

Series PCEPILFE · Index points · Seasonally adjusted · Released monthly

Core PCE Price Index: Latest observation: 130.9 on September 1, 2026. Absolute change from November 1, 2016 to September 1, 2026: 31.9.

130.9
as of Sep 1, 2026
Last successful collection as of Nov 2, 2026

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Producer Price Index (All Commodities)

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Producer Price Index by Commodity: All Commodities, shown as its published monthly raw index level. Values are index points (1982=100); observation dates are distinct from collection dates.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED

Series PPIACO · Index points (1982=100) · Not seasonally adjusted · Released monthly

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Rates

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10-Year minus 2-Year Treasury Spread

0.38%View observations

The daily percentage-point difference between the 10-year and 2-year U.S. Treasury constant maturity rates, published daily by FRED. A positive reading means long-term rates are above short-term rates; a negative reading means the curve is inverted.

Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Series T10Y2Y · Percentage points (pp) · Not seasonally adjusted · Released daily

10-Year minus 2-Year Treasury Spread: Latest observation: 0.38% on October 30, 2026. Absolute change from November 4, 2016 to October 30, 2026: -0.61%.

0.38%
as of Oct 30, 2026
Last successful collection as of Nov 2, 2026

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30-Year Treasury Yield

5.32%View observations

Daily 30-year U.S. Treasury constant-maturity market yield, published on Treasury business days. Weekends and holidays have no new observation, so the latest source date may be older than today.

Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System via FRED

Series DGS30 · Percent per year (%) · Not seasonally adjusted · Released daily

30-Year Treasury Yield: Latest observation: 5.32% on October 29, 2026. Absolute change from November 4, 2016 to October 29, 2026: 2.76%.

5.32%
as of Oct 29, 2026
Last successful collection as of Nov 2, 2026

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Household

Gasoline (regular, $/gal)

$4.27View observations

The average price drivers pay for a gallon of regular gasoline across the United States, updated weekly by the Energy Information Administration. Higher readings mean fuel is costlier — a big line in consumer budgets and a direct input to inflation.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Series PET.EMM_EPMR_PTE_NUS_DPG.W · U.S. dollars per gallon (USD/gal) · Not seasonally adjusted · Released weekly

Gasoline (regular, $/gal): Latest observation: $4.27 on October 26, 2026. Absolute change from November 4, 2024 to October 26, 2026: $1.20.

Gasoline (regular, $/gal) seasonal comparison source observations. 2026: $2.80 on January 5, 2026; $2.78 on January 12, 2026; $2.81 on January 19, 2026; $2.85 on January 26, 2026; $2.87 on February 2, 2026; $2.90 on February 9, 2026; $2.92 on February 16, 2026; $2.94 on February 23, 2026; $3.02 on March 2, 2026; $3.50 on March 9, 2026; $3.72 on March 16, 2026; $3.96 on March 23, 2026; $3.99 on March 30, 2026; $4.12 on April 6, 2026; $4.12 on April 13, 2026; $4.04 on April 20, 2026; $4.12 on April 27, 2026; $4.45 on May 4, 2026; $4.50 on May 11, 2026; $4.49 on May 18, 2026; $4.48 on May 25, 2026; $4.31 on June 1, 2026; $4.15 on June 8, 2026; $4.05 on June 15, 2026; $3.91 on June 22, 2026; $3.83 on June 29, 2026; $3.78 on July 6, 2026; $3.86 on July 13, 2026; $4.00 on July 20, 2026; $4.10 on July 27, 2026; $4.08 on August 3, 2026; $4.01 on August 10, 2026; $4.05 on August 17, 2026; $4.09 on August 24, 2026; $4.07 on August 31, 2026; $4.16 on September 7, 2026; $4.32 on September 14, 2026; $4.48 on September 21, 2026; $4.47 on September 28, 2026; $4.35 on October 5, 2026; $4.33 on October 12, 2026; $4.28 on October 19, 2026; $4.27 on October 26, 2026. 2025: $2.81 on December 29, 2025; $3.05 on January 6, 2025; $3.04 on January 13, 2025; $3.11 on January 20, 2025; $3.10 on January 27, 2025; $3.08 on February 3, 2025; $3.13 on February 10, 2025; $3.15 on February 17, 2025; $3.13 on February 24, 2025; $3.08 on March 3, 2025; $3.07 on March 10, 2025; $3.06 on March 17, 2025; $3.12 on March 24, 2025; $3.16 on March 31, 2025; $3.24 on April 7, 2025; $3.17 on April 14, 2025; $3.14 on April 21, 2025; $3.13 on April 28, 2025; $3.15 on May 5, 2025; $3.12 on May 12, 2025; $3.17 on May 19, 2025; $3.16 on May 26, 2025; $3.13 on June 2, 2025; $3.11 on June 9, 2025; $3.14 on June 16, 2025; $3.21 on June 23, 2025; $3.16 on June 30, 2025; $3.13 on July 7, 2025; $3.13 on July 14, 2025; $3.12 on July 21, 2025; $3.12 on July 28, 2025; $3.14 on August 4, 2025; $3.12 on August 11, 2025; $3.13 on August 18, 2025; $3.15 on August 25, 2025; $3.18 on September 1, 2025; $3.19 on September 8, 2025; $3.17 on September 15, 2025; $3.17 on September 22, 2025; $3.12 on September 29, 2025; $3.12 on October 6, 2025; $3.06 on October 13, 2025; $3.02 on October 20, 2025; $3.04 on October 27, 2025; $3.02 on November 3, 2025; $3.06 on November 10, 2025; $3.06 on November 17, 2025; $3.06 on November 24, 2025; $2.99 on December 1, 2025; $2.94 on December 8, 2025; $2.90 on December 15, 2025; $2.84 on December 22, 2025. Plot positions align cadence periods; dates above are the original observation dates.

$4.27
as of Oct 26, 2026
Last successful collection as of Nov 2, 2026

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Mortgage Rate (30-Year Fixed)

7.24%View observations

The typical cost of borrowing for a 30-year fixed home mortgage, measured weekly. A rising number means home loans are getting more expensive; a falling one means they are getting cheaper.

Source: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED

Series MORTGAGE30US · Percent (%) · Not seasonally adjusted · Released weekly

Mortgage Rate (30-Year Fixed): Latest observation: 7.24% on October 29, 2026. Absolute change from October 5, 2023 to October 29, 2026: -0.25%.

7.24%
as of Oct 29, 2026
Last successful collection as of Nov 2, 2026

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Labor-force participation rate

61.80%View observations

The share of the civilian noninstitutional population working or actively looking for work.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED

Series CIVPART · Percent of civilian noninstitutional population (%) · Seasonally adjusted · Released monthly

Labor-force participation rate: Latest observation: 61.80% on September 1, 2026. Absolute change from November 1, 2016 to September 1, 2026: -0.90%.

61.80%
as of Sep 1, 2026
Last successful collection as of Nov 2, 2026

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Housing Starts

1.2KView observations

Monthly new privately owned housing units started, reported in thousands of units at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau via FRED, Housing Starts: Total: New Privately Owned Housing Units Started (HOUST)

Series HOUST · Thousands of housing units at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) · Seasonally adjusted · Released monthly

Housing Starts: Latest observation: 1.2K on September 1, 2026. Absolute change from November 1, 2016 to September 1, 2026: 81.

1.2K
as of Sep 1, 2026
Last successful collection as of Nov 2, 2026

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Building Permits

1.4KView observations

New privately-owned housing units authorized in permit-issuing places. Values are thousands of units at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), not permits issued during the observation month.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development via FRED

Series PERMIT · Thousands of housing units at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) · Seasonally adjusted · Released monthly

Building Permits: Latest observation: 1.4K on September 1, 2026. Absolute change from November 1, 2016 to September 1, 2026: 168.

1.4K
as of Sep 1, 2026
Last successful collection as of Oct 31, 2026

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Labor

Continuing Unemployment Claims

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Weekly seasonally adjusted continuing unemployment claims, measured as persons (not thousands). Observation dates are the source reference weeks; collection time is shown separately.

Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), Continued Claims

Series CCSA · Persons · Seasonally adjusted · Released weekly

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Nonfarm Payroll Employment

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All Employees, Total Nonfarm (PAYEMS), seasonally adjusted. Values are reported in thousands of persons.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED

Series PAYEMS · Thousands of persons · Seasonally adjusted · Released monthly

Nonfarm Payroll Employment: Nonfarm payroll data not yet available. No usable observation is available.

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Unemployment Rate

4.20%View observations

The monthly unemployment rate, seasonally adjusted and reported as a percent.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED

Series UNRATE · Percent (%) · Seasonally adjusted · Released monthly

Unemployment Rate: Latest observation: 4.20% on September 1, 2026. Absolute change from November 1, 2016 to September 1, 2026: -0.50%.

4.20%
as of Sep 1, 2026
Last successful collection as of Nov 2, 2026

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Activity

Industrial Production (Total Index)

103.95View observations

Total U.S. industrial production index, seasonally adjusted on a 2017=100 base.

Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System via FRED, Industrial Production: Total Index

Series INDPRO · Index 2017=100 · Seasonally adjusted · Released monthly

Industrial Production (Total Index): Latest observation: 103.95 on September 1, 2026. Absolute change from November 1, 2016 to September 1, 2026: 5.6.

103.95
as of Sep 1, 2026
Last successful collection as of Nov 2, 2026

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