About
U.S. economic intelligence, free for everyone
The U.S. economy affects everyone — investors, professionals, business owners, workers, and anyone trying to understand where things are headed. But serious economic intelligence has always been locked behind Bloomberg terminals, expensive research subscriptions, and 40-page Fed reports. USBaseline changes that.
What USBaseline is
USBaseline is a free U.S. economic intelligence platform. We pull 28 live data series from trusted official sources — the Federal Reserve (FRED), the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. Treasury, and ICE BofA — and present them alongside plain-language analysis and daily briefings. No jargon. No subscription. No agenda.
We track the indicators that move markets and shape decisions: inflation (CPI, Core CPI, PCE, PPI, breakeven rates), the full yield curve (2Y, 10Y, 30Y, spread), credit markets (high yield spreads, investment grade spreads), labor (unemployment, claims, participation), growth (GDP, industrial production, retail sales), and commodities. We also synthesize the latest forecasts from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Moody's Analytics, Morgan Stanley, BofA, S&P Global, Fitch, and others — updated daily in plain English.
How our data works
All economic indicators on USBaseline are fetched in real time from public government APIs — primarily FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis). We do not adjust, smooth, or editorialize the underlying numbers. What FRED reports, we display. Data is labeled with the date of the most recent available release so you always know how current a figure is.
Where figures are subject to revision (as many government releases are), we note that context in the relevant articles. When data points conflict across sources, we cite the source we're using.
How our content is produced
Articles and briefings on USBaseline are written using live economic data fetched at the time of publication. Every article is reviewed for factual accuracy — data figures are checked against the underlying FRED API responses before publication.
Our editorial goal is practical clarity: explain what a number means, why it changed, and what a small business owner might want to think about as a result. We do not tell you what to do with your money. That's what your accountant or financial advisor is for.
Articles are dated and include the specific data release dates they reference. As the underlying data is revised or updated, older articles may not reflect the most current figures — always check the live dashboard for the latest numbers.
What we are not
USBaseline is not a financial advisor, broker, or investment service. Nothing on this site is personalized advice for your situation. We are a data and education publisher. For decisions involving significant capital — loans, investments, major purchases — please consult a licensed professional. See our full Disclaimer for details.
How the site is free
USBaseline is supported by display advertising through Google AdSense. We do not sell your data, accept sponsored content, or take money to feature any bank, lender, or financial product. Ad placements are determined by Google, not by us.
Contact
Questions, corrections, or feedback? We'd like to hear from you: hello@mmios.dev