These web sites provide quick access to the latest economic figures from the Federal Government.

Economic News Releases - Bureau of Labor Statistics
The latest numbers on employment and prices, so often cited by the media and watched by financial professionals.
http://www.bls.gov/bls/newsrels.htm

Census Economic Briefing Room - Census Bureau
Data on all of the industrial sectors covered by the Economic Censuses.
http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/briefroom/BriefRm

Overview of the Economy - Bureau of Economic Analysis
Recent data from BEA's accounts, including national accounts (e.g., GDP), industry accounts, international accounts (e.g., balance of payments), and regional accounts (state, county, metro).
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/glance.htm

Economy at a Glance - Bureau of Labor Statistics
Recent BLS data on labor, employment, and prices. National, regional, state, and metropolitan levels available. http://www.bls.gov/eag/

State of the Nation - Stat-USA (Duke Only)
Current and historical economic and financial releases and economic data from another arm of the Economics and Statistics Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
http://www.stat-usa.gov/econtest.nsf