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# Economic Indicators

## Overview <a href="#overview" id="overview"></a>

StockCharts provides data for a select group of economic indicators. Depending on the data series, these are updated on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis. For example, chartists can plot weekly Initial Jobless Claims ($$UNEMPCIN) or monthly Non-farm Payrolls ($$EMPLOY). These can then be compared to the S\&P 500 for analysis.

## Details <a href="#details" id="details"></a>

**Symbol Group:** Economic Indicators

**Publisher:** Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

**Update Frequency:** Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly

**Online Source:** St Louis Fed Economic Research

**Links to Current Symbols:** [Economic Indicators](https://stockcharts.com/search/?q=%22Economic%20Indicators%22\&section=symbols)

## Chart Example <a href="#chart_example" id="chart_example"></a>

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## Symbol List <a href="#symbol_list" id="symbol_list"></a>

StockCharts.com users can access [an up-to-date list of symbols](https://stockcharts.com/search/?q=%22Economic%20Indicators%22\&section=symbols) for all our Economic Indicators. From this list, click the “Mentions” icon to the right of a specific symbol for more details about the symbol, as well as recent mentions in Public ChartLists, blog articles, and more.


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