Government Databases

US agency that publishes economic statistics on Gross Domestic Product (GDP), consumer spending, international balance of payments and international trade, and regional and state data.

BLS covers inflation & prices, pay & benefits, employment/unemployment, workplace injuries, spending & time use, and productivity. Well-know datasets include the Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index. Also includes some regional and international data.

EDGAR is the US Security and Exchange Commission's database of company registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms. The Quick EDGAR Tutorial gives users an overview of the database contents. Investments researchers will want to use the guide to Researching Public Companies Through EDGAR to get a detailed understanding of how to use EDGAR filings to analyze a company. EDGAR also includes filings on mutual funds and variable insurance products.

Main page of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Includes news, monetary policy, regulation, economic research, data, and more.

"retrieve vintage versions of economic data that were available on specific dates in history....Vintage or real time economic data allows academics to reproduce others' research, build more accurate forecasting models, and analyze economic policy decisions using the data available at the time." By the St. Louis Fed.

1970 -present. The “Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District,” report is published 8 times per year. The Beige Book summarizes anecdotal information on current economic conditions in its District through reports from Bank and Branch directors and interviews with key business contacts, economists, market experts, and other sources.

Catalog of Federal Reserve publications that is constantly being expanded; includes some historical reports.

Digital library and database of US economic, financial, and banking. Dates from 1921 to the present (some older works included). "Many Federal Reserve Banks also produce statistical data publications covering their district, relevant markets, or the nation."

User can view and edit graphs, see original data sources, view data about the data, download data, etc. FRED "contains and displays the most recent revision...of the data available."

"Instructions or information issued by the Office of Management and Budget to Federal agencies. These are expected to have a continuing effect of two years or more. "

Complaints database by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

US imports, exports, trade balance, tariffs, and other data from the US International Trade Commission.

1995-present. Monthly publication is prepared by the Council of Economic Advisers for the Joint Economic Committee providing economic information on gross domestic product, income, employment, international statistics, etc..Economic Indicators back to 1948 are made available through FRASER.

Access to the US Department of Commerce's Market Research Library which includes Country Commercial Guides, Market Research Reports, and Best Market Reports as well as import/export statistics, information on trade regulations, standards, and certification requirements.

Search for federal procurement opportunities.

statistical and other kinds of information on banks and banking

Information from Form ADV filed by investment advisor firms with the SEC and/or the states.The forms cover the firms' operations, their key personnel and any disciplinary action connected with the firm or personnel.

Databases of forms. Page includes links to popular forms, etc.

Reports on credit unions nationwide, plus reference information on laws, rulings, etc.

Searchable database of cases, decisions, weekly summaries, etc.

international trade data from the International Trade Administration

Search interfaces and search tips for finding patents and trademarks.

"provides a single location for federal contracting officers to use in obtaining appropriate Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) wage determinations (WDs) for each official contract action."