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Finance
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FRED

Economic data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

FRED API is a free Finance API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Category
Finance
Visit documentation ↗fred.stlouisfed.org

About St. Louis Fed Web Services: FRED® API

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St. Louis Fed Web Services: FRED® API
Website
fred.stlouisfed.org ↗

Details from fred.stlouisfed.org.

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FRED API FAQ

Who provides the FRED API?

The FRED API is provided by St. Louis Fed Web Services: FRED® API (fred.stlouisfed.org).

Is the FRED API free?

Yes. The FRED API is listed in the Finance category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the FRED API require an API key?

Yes. The FRED API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the FRED API from the browser?

Yes. The FRED API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the FRED API support HTTPS?

Yes. The FRED API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.