Producer Prices Index: Economic Activities: Industrial Activities: Total for Switzerland

Index 2015=100, Quarterly

PIEATI01CHQ661N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

103.38

Year-over-Year Change

4.67%

Date Range

7/1/2002 - 10/1/2022

Summary

The Quarterly Personal Consumption Expenditures - Price Index (PCE) measures price changes in goods and services purchased by U.S. consumers. This key economic indicator is closely watched by policymakers to assess inflation and consumer trends.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

The PCE Price Index tracks the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. It is one of the primary measures of inflation used by the Federal Reserve and other economic analysts to evaluate the health of the U.S. economy.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of businesses and households by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Historical Context

Trends in the PCE Price Index provide crucial insights into consumer spending patterns and inflation that inform monetary policy decisions.

Key Facts

  • The PCE Price Index is published quarterly by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
  • It uses a comprehensive basket of consumer goods and services to track price changes.
  • The index is a key input for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The Quarterly Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index measures the average change over time in the prices paid by U.S. consumers for a basket of goods and services.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: The PCE Price Index is a crucial indicator of inflation and consumer spending patterns that informs monetary policy decisions by the Federal Reserve and analysis by economists.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of businesses and households by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Trends in the PCE Price Index provide important insights into consumer spending and inflation that help guide monetary policy decisions by the Federal Reserve and other policymakers.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The PCE Price Index is published quarterly by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, with a typical release lag of about one month.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Personal Consumption Expenditures - Price Index (PIEATI01CHQ661N), retrieved from FRED.