About FabOracle
FabOracle is a macroeconomic data reference that organizes Federal Reserve policy information, economic indicators, and data source guides into a single accessible resource. All content references official data sources from the Federal Reserve System, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and U.S. Treasury.
Purpose
Understanding Federal Reserve policy and macroeconomic data requires navigating multiple federal agencies, each with different release schedules, methodologies, and data formats. This site consolidates explanations of key indicators, the FOMC decision-making process, monetary policy tools, and the primary data sources used by economists, analysts, and policymakers. Every data point references its original source so readers can verify independently.
What This Site Covers
- Interest Rates -- Federal funds rate history, target range mechanics, relationship to prime rate and discount rate, IORB
- Yield Curve -- Treasury curve shapes, inversion signals, 2s10s spread, recession prediction track record
- Employment -- Nonfarm payrolls, U-3 and U-6 unemployment, labor force participation, JOLTS, wage growth
- Inflation -- CPI, PCE, Core PCE, PPI, breakeven rates, trimmed mean, sticky vs. flexible components
- FOMC -- Meeting schedule, statement timing, dot plot, SEP, minutes release, monetary policy tools
- Data Sources -- FRED, BLS, BEA, Census, Treasury, EDGAR with update frequencies and key datasets
Intended Audience
This resource is designed for economics students, financial analysts, journalists covering economic policy, software developers building financial data applications, and anyone seeking a structured reference for understanding Federal Reserve actions and their economic context.
Data Sources
Content on this site references the following official sources:
- Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) -- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- U.S. Department of Labor
- Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) -- U.S. Department of Commerce
- U.S. Treasury Department -- Daily Treasury yield curve rates
- Federal Reserve Board of Governors -- FOMC statements, minutes, and projections
- U.S. Census Bureau -- Economic census and business surveys
- SEC EDGAR -- Corporate filings and financial disclosures
Disclaimer
This site provides general information about Federal Reserve policy and macroeconomic indicators for educational and reference purposes. It does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Historical data is presented for context and may not reflect current values. Always verify data at the original source before making decisions. Economic conditions change, and past patterns do not guarantee future outcomes.