wiki-links: common sources of economic & financial data

The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States.  It performs five general functions to promote the effective operation of the U.S. economy and, more generally, the public interest.

 The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the 19 European Union countries which have adopted the euro. Our main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so preserve the purchasing power of the single currency. 

 The International Monetary Fund is an organization of 189 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world. 

The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. 

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945.  It is currently made up of 193 Member States.  The mission and work of the United Nations are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter. 

The Bureau of Labor Statistics  of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision making. 

The Bureau of Economic Analysis is your source of accurate and objective data about our nation's economy.  BEA's economists produce some of the world's most closely watched statistics, including GDP.  Other statistics and data include State and Local numbers, in addition to foreign trade and investment stats and industry data.

The Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) is the first and largest not-for-profit professional supply management organization worldwide. Founded in 1915, ISM has over 50,000 members located in 100 countries.

The SEC enforces the securities laws to protect the more than 66 million American households that have turned to the securities markets to invest in their futures—whether it’s starting a family, sending kids to college, saving for retirement or attaining other financial goals. 

The Department of Commerce promotes job creation and economic growth by ensuring fair and reciprocal trade, providing the data necessary to support commerce and constitutional democracy, and fostering innovation by setting standards and conducting foundational research and development. 

The EDA's investment policy is designed to establish a foundation for sustainable job growth and the building of durable regional economies throughout the US.  The EDA plays a critical role in facilitating regional economic development efforts in communities across the nation. 

The Conference Board is a member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what’s ahead.  The mission is to help members anticipate what's ahead, improve their performance, and better serve society.