Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 

This report shows how much money the country makes from everything it produces. If the number goes up, the economy is growing. If it goes down, the economy might be in trouble.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

This report tells us how much prices are going up for everyday things like food, gas, and clothes. If prices rise too fast, it means we have inflation.

Producer Price Index (PPI)

This is like the CPI but for businesses. It shows how much companies pay for materials before making things we buy. If their costs go up, prices might go up for us too.

Employment Situation Report (Jobs Report)

This report tells us how many people have jobs and how many don’t. If more people are working, that’s good for the economy. If lots of people can’t find jobs, it’s a bad sign.

Initial Jobless Claims

This report shows how many people lost their jobs and are asking for help (unemployment benefits). If the number is high, the economy might be struggling.

Retail Sales Report

This tells us how much people are spending in stores and online. If people are spending more, businesses make more money, and the economy stays strong.

Consumer Confidence Index (CCI)

This report asks people how they feel about the economy. If people feel good, they’ll spend more money. If they’re worried, they’ll spend less.

Durable Goods Orders

This report shows how many big things people and businesses are buying, like cars, airplanes, and washing machines. More orders mean businesses expect to sell more.

Existing Home Sales

This report tells us how many houses were sold last month. If a lot of people are buying homes, it means the economy is strong.

Housing Starts & Building Permits

This tells us how many new houses are being built. If lots of houses are going up, the economy is growing.

Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision

The Federal Reserve (the country’s central bank) decides if interest rates should go up or down. Higher rates make borrowing more expensive, and lower rates make it cheaper.

Personal Income and Spending Report

This report shows how much money people are making and spending. If people are making more and spending more, businesses make more money too.

Trade Balance Report

This tells us how much stuff the U.S. sells to other countries (exports) and how much we buy from them (imports). If we sell more than we buy, that’s good for the economy.

Industrial Production Report

This report tells us how much factories are making. If production goes up, businesses are busy and hiring more workers.

Business Inventories Report

This shows how much stuff stores and warehouses have. If businesses have too much, they might stop making new products, which can slow down the economy.