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A Marketplace for Macroeconomic and Environmental Forecasting and Analytics.

POTOMETRICS is a boutique platform you can trust for macroeconomic and environmental forecasting and analytics. POTOMETRICS provides its users with accurate historical data and defendable forecasts for numerous macroeconomic and environmental indicators. They are based on official sources, not third party data providers, and our facts are regularly checked for inconsistencies. Forecasting is done by our team of data scientists using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques as well as market trends. Whether you are a business leader, policymaker, researcher or analyst, POTOMETRICS has the data, analytics and tools you need to make informed decisions.

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Understanding Macroeconomic Indicators: 3-month Treasury Rate

The figure above shows the 3-Month Treasury Rate (interest rate) in the United States. The data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) database, which is maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The 3-Month Treasury Rate is an important indicator of short-term interest rates and is often used as a benchmark for other interest rates in the economy. It reflects the yield on U.S. government debt securities with a maturity of three months and is influenced by various factors, including monetary policy decisions by the Federal Reserve, inflation expectations, and overall economic conditions. Changes in the 3-Month Treasury Rate can have significant implications for borrowing costs, investment decisions, and overall economic activity.

Historical Unemployment Rate

The figure above shows the unemployment rate in the United States from. The data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) database, which is maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The unemployment rate is a key indicator of labor market conditions and reflects the percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment. It is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by the total labor force and multiplying by 100. Changes in the unemployment rate can have significant implications for economic growth, consumer spending, and overall economic stability. Policymakers and economists closely monitor this indicator to assess the health of the economy and to make informed decisions regarding monetary and fiscal policies.