Our Methodology
Transparency in data sourcing, analysis, and editorial standards
Guiding Principles
Primary Sources
We source data directly from official government agencies and central banks, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
Real-Time Updates
Our automated systems pull the latest data as soon as it becomes available from official sources.
Data Integrity
We implement multiple validation checks and never alter source data. Any calculations are clearly labeled.
Transparent Analysis
All analysis includes methodology notes. We distinguish between data, analysis, and opinion.
Comprehensive Coverage
We aggregate from multiple authoritative sources to provide a complete economic picture.
Clear Attribution
Every data point and article includes clear source attribution with links to original sources.
Primary Data Sources
Federal Reserve System
Official monetary policy decisions, FOMC statements, and economic research from the Fed.
U.S. Treasury Department
Treasury yields, auction results, and government debt data.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employment data, inflation metrics, and labor market indicators.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
GDP data, trade statistics, and national economic accounts.
FRED (St. Louis Fed)
Comprehensive economic data repository with 800,000+ time series.
Report Generation
Automated Collection
Our systems automatically collect data from official sources at scheduled intervals. Daily reports are generated each morning before market open, weekly summaries compile data every Sunday evening, and monthly reports are produced on the first of each month.
- Daily reports: 6:00 AM ET
- Weekly reports: Sunday 8:00 PM ET
- Monthly reports: 1st of month, 8:00 AM ET
Editorial Standards
While our data collection is automated, all analysis and commentary undergoes editorial review. We maintain strict separation between factual reporting and opinion pieces.
- Data sections present facts without interpretation
- Analysis sections clearly labeled as such
- Opinion pieces distinguished from news
- Corrections published promptly when errors found
Calculations & Metrics
Percentage Changes
All percentage changes are calculated as: ((Current - Previous) / Previous) × 100. For market data, this typically compares to the previous trading day's close.
Year-over-Year Comparisons
YoY metrics compare the current value to the same period in the previous year, helping to account for seasonal variations.
Moving Averages
When displayed, moving averages use simple arithmetic means over the specified period (e.g., 50-day, 200-day).
Real vs. Nominal Values
Where applicable, we clearly label whether values are nominal (current dollars) or real (inflation-adjusted). Real values typically use CPI-U for adjustment.
Questions About Our Methodology?
We welcome inquiries about our data sources, calculations, or editorial standards.
Contact Our Data Team