Macro Data

Live Federal Reserve & Economic Indicators

Fed Funds Rate

3.75%
Date: 2026-09-01 | Change: +0.12%

10-Year Treasury Yield

4.98%
Date: 2026-10-29 | Change: -0.07%

Unemployment Rate

4.20%
Date: 2026-09-01 | Change: +0.10%

CPI Inflation (YoY)

4.02%
Date: 2026-09-01 | Year-over-Year

How to read this macro data

Fed Funds Rate: The interest rate set by the US Federal Reserve. Higher rates often strengthen the US Dollar but can pressure gold and crypto prices as borrowing costs rise.

10-Year Treasury Yield: The return on US government bonds. Rising yields can make non-yielding assets like gold less attractive.

CPI (Inflation): Consumer Price Index measures inflation. High inflation may lead to higher interest rates. The year-over-year (YoY) percentage shows how prices changed over the last 12 months.

Unemployment Rate: A measure of labor market strength. A weakening labor market might prompt the Fed to lower interest rates.

Data: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Data is monthly/daily and may be delayed. This tool is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.

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What this page shows

Tracks key macroeconomic indicators including the Federal Reserve interest rate, 10-year Treasury yields, unemployment, and CPI inflation.

How to read it

Fetches official economic series data to display current rates, monthly changes, and year-over-year trends.

Why traders care

Macroeconomic shifts drive global currency valuations, gold prices, and risk asset liquidity across all financial markets.

Common mistakes

  • Trading single economic data releases without considering broader market context and expectations.
  • Ignoring revisions in subsequent economic reports.

Frequently asked questions

How do Federal Reserve interest rates and 10Y yields affect Gold (XAUUSD)?

Gold pays no interest. When Fed interest rates and real 10-Year US Treasury yields rise, the opportunity cost of holding Gold increases, typically strengthening the US Dollar and pressuring XAUUSD.

Why do crypto and forex traders watch US CPI inflation?

Higher-than-expected CPI inflation forces the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates higher for longer, reducing liquidity for risk assets like Bitcoin, stocks, and non-USD currencies.

Where does this macroeconomic data come from?

All series are sourced from official US government and FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) economic databases.

This data can be delayed and is not a trading signal or financial advice. See our disclaimer.