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FRED Series Guide
Navigate FRED’s vast collection of economic data series with this comprehensive reference guide.Series ID Structure
Common Patterns
FRED series IDs follow recognizable patterns:| Pattern | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Indicator name | GDP, CPI | Simple acronyms |
| Geographic prefix | CAUR, NYUR | State code + indicator |
| Frequency suffix | UNRATEM | M=Monthly, Q=Quarterly |
| Adjustment suffix | GDPC1 | C=Chained, SA implied |
Major Categories
National Accounts
GDP and related series:- GDP: Gross Domestic Product
- GDPC1: Real GDP
- GDPDEF: GDP Deflator
- PCE: Personal Consumption
- GPDI: Gross Private Investment
- GCE: Government Consumption
Employment
Labor market indicators:- UNRATE: Unemployment Rate (SA)
- PAYEMS: Total Nonfarm Payrolls (SA)
- CIVPART: Labor Force Participation
- ICSA: Initial Jobless Claims
- JO TS JOL: Job Openings
Prices
Inflation measures:- CPIAUCSL: CPI All Items (SA)
- CPILFESL: Core CPI (SA)
- PCEPI: PCE Price Index
- PCEPILFE: Core PCE
- PPIACO: Producer Price Index
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