LibGuides: Economics: Finance

Federal Reserve Bank data

Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) This link opens in a new window
Thousands of time series of regional and national financial and economic data, downloadable in spreadsheet or text formats. Previously Economic Data: Federal Reserve Bank.

FRASER - Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research
From the U. S. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. FRASER is "a digital library of U.S. economic, financial, and banking history—particularly the history of the Federal Reserve System." (from the website)

Other federal financial data sources

EDGAR This link opens in a new window
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission filings.

FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.) Bank Data
From the website: "The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system. To accomplish this mission, the FDIC insures deposits; examines and supervises financial institutions for safety, soundness, and consumer protection; makes large and complex financial institutions resolvable; and manages receiverships."

International financial data sources

World Bank Open Data This link opens in a new window
1970 - 2009. Focuses on financial flows, trends in external debt, and other major financial indicators for developing countries. Includes over 200 time series indicators from for most reporting countries.
World Bank Worldwide Development Indicators This link opens in a new window
World Bank provides global statistical data in support of research and the understanding of global issues.

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