Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/where-can-i-find-updates-on-th Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Where Can I Find Updates on the U.S. Money Supply? Economy Apr 22, 2009 1:00 PM EDT Question: The money supply of the United States is such a key economic indicator, why don’t we get a reading of it on a daily basis? It seems like it would be a lot more valuable gauge of the economy and the future than anything like the S&P500, Nasdaq100, Russell—and so on. Paul Solman: The Fed reports the money supply weekly, Bill. Here’s the latest report. You can begin to decipher it by reading about the various money supply measures on the Internet. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Question: The money supply of the United States is such a key economic indicator, why don’t we get a reading of it on a daily basis? It seems like it would be a lot more valuable gauge of the economy and the future than anything like the S&P500, Nasdaq100, Russell—and so on. Paul Solman: The Fed reports the money supply weekly, Bill. Here’s the latest report. You can begin to decipher it by reading about the various money supply measures on the Internet. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now