Dark Mode
FOMC Historical Document Collection
Finance & Banking Analytics
Tags and Keywords
Trusted By
"No reviews yet"
Free
About
This dataset contains the textual data of Federal Reserve Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting statements and minutes. Its purpose is to provide a historical archive of communications from the US central bank, offering valuable context and insights into monetary policy decisions and economic outlooks over time. The dataset is regularly updated, ensuring access to the latest official communications.
Columns
- Date: This column specifies the date of the actual FOMC meeting.
- Release Date: This indicates when the statement or minutes were officially released to the public. It is important to note that minutes are typically released with approximately a three-week lag from the meeting date.
- Type: This column categorises the communication, distinguishing between a formal 'statement' and the more detailed 'minutes' of the meeting.
- Text: This contains the full textual content of each communication release, whether it is a statement or minutes.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided in a CSV (Comma Separated Values) format. It includes communications from 2 February 2000 to 18 June 2025. The file is updated on a weekly basis with new data sourced directly from the Federal Reserve website. Based on available information, there are approximately 420 records within the specified date range. The dataset comprises roughly 52% minutes and 48% statements.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for various applications and use cases, particularly within finance, banking, and economics. It can be used for:
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks, such as sentiment analysis or topic modelling on central bank communications.
- Economic research to analyse policy shifts, communication strategies, and their impact on financial markets.
- Financial modelling and forecasting, by integrating insights from official monetary policy communications.
- Academic studies on central banking, macroeconomic policy, and financial history.
Coverage
The dataset covers the period from 2 February 2000 to 18 June 2025, providing an extensive historical record of FOMC communications. While the content focuses on US monetary policy, which is inherently US-centric, the dataset's availability is global, making it accessible to users worldwide. There are no specific notes on data availability for certain demographic groups or years, as the data represents official public releases.
License
CC0
Who Can Use It
This dataset is designed for a wide range of users, including:
- Financial analysts and economists seeking to understand and forecast monetary policy decisions.
- Data scientists and machine learning engineers developing NLP models for financial text.
- Academic researchers in economics, finance, and political science studying central bank behaviour and communication.
- Government policy advisors interested in historical policy decisions and their effects.
- Journalists and media professionals reporting on economic and financial news.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Federal Reserve FOMC Communications Archive
- US Monetary Policy Statements and Minutes
- Central Bank Economic Communications
- FOMC Historical Document Collection
Attributes
Original Data Source: FOMC Meeting Statements & Minutes
QUALITY