Manufacturers' New Orders: Electromedical, Measuring, and Control Instrument Manufacturing
A34KNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
9,903.00
Year-over-Year Change
5.17%
Date Range
2/1/1992 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Manufacturers' New Orders: Electromedical, Measuring, and Control Instrument Manufacturing metric tracks new orders received by U.S. manufacturers in this critical industry. It is a key indicator of demand and economic activity.
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
This series measures the value of new orders received by U.S. manufacturers of electromedical, measuring, and control instruments. It is widely used by economists and policymakers to gauge the health and trajectory of this important manufacturing sector.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of manufacturing establishments and aggregated by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
This metric provides insight into investment, production, and sales trends that inform economic policy decisions.
Key Facts
- This industry represents over $100 billion in annual U.S. manufacturing output.
- New orders are a leading indicator of future production and investment.
- The data is released monthly by the U.S. Census Bureau.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This metric measures the value of new orders received by U.S. manufacturers of electromedical, measuring, and control instruments.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This indicator provides important insights into demand, production, and investment trends in a critical U.S. manufacturing sector.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of manufacturing establishments and aggregated by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This metric informs economic policy decisions by signaling changes in investment, production, and sales in this important industry.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released monthly with a typical 4-6 week lag from the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Manufacturers' New Orders: Electromedical, Measuring, and Control Instrument Manufacturing (A34KNO), retrieved from FRED.