PMI and Basic FRED Information
What is the economic weather today? Key indexes and indicators for dividend investors.
Quick Reference
| Index / Indicator | Last Update | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PMI | April 2025 | 48.7 |
| Real GDP (in trillions) | January 2025 | 29.978 |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | April 2025 | 320.321 |
| Core CPI | April 2025 | 326.43 |
| Unemployment Rate | April 2025 | 4.2 |
| Fed Funds Rate | April 2025 | 4.33 |
| 10-Year Treasury Yield | April 2025 | 4.28 |
You can read more about how these indicators and indexes are used here: Sector Rotation for Dividend Stability
Details
Quick Definition: The ISM Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) is a monthly indicator of U.S. manufacturing activity, based on a survey of purchasing managers. A value above 50 indicates expansion, while below 50 signals contraction.
Quick Definition: Real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders over a specific period, reflecting the economy's size and activity level.
Quick Definition: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) tracks the average price changes of a fixed basket of goods and services, serving as a key indicator of inflation and cost-of-living trends.
Quick Definition: Core CPI measures inflation by tracking price changes in a basket of goods and services, excluding food and energy, to reflect more stable price trends.
Quick Definition: The Unemployment Rate indicates the percentage of the labor force without jobs but actively seeking work, reflecting labor market health.
Quick Definition: The Fed Funds Rate is the target interest rate set by the Federal Reserve for overnight loans between banks, guiding monetary policy and economic activity.
Quick Definition: The 10-Year Treasury Yield is the interest rate on U.S. 10-year Treasury notes, widely used as a benchmark for long-term interest rates and economic expectations.
See how this data and information is used in our Dividend Enonomic Weather Report.