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The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It performs five general functions to promote the effective operation of the U.S. economy and, more generally, the public interest.

"BEA's economists produce some of the world's most closely watched statistics, including U.S. gross domestic product, better known as GDP. We do state and local numbers, too, plus foreign trade and investment stats and industry data." From their about page.

The World Economic Outlook (WEO) database is created during the biannual WEO exercise, which begins in January and June of each year and results in the April and September/October WEO publication. Selected series from the publication are available in a database format. See also the World Economic Outlook reports. Created by the IMF.

The database provides daily updates of high-frequency indicators on global economic developments, encompassing both advanced economies and emerging market and developing economies. Data are provided at monthly and/or quarterly frequencies, as well as annual series. It includes data on consumer prices, exchange rates, foreign reserves, GDP, industrial production, merchandise trade, retail sales, stock markets, terms of trade, and unemployment. By the IMF.

Provided by the United Nations. Includes multiple datasets including: Global Economic Data Outlook, LDC Data and WESP Annex Tables.