All Employees: Financial Activities in Arizona
Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
AZFIREN • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
241.10
Year-over-Year Change
1.64%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 'Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted' economic trend measures the value of manufacturing inventories held by U.S. firms. This data provides insights into production and supply chain dynamics that are crucial for economic analysis and policy decisions.
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 'Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted' manufacturing inventories metric represents the book value of physical goods owned by U.S. manufacturers and held in storage facilities. This metric is a key indicator of production capacity, demand, and supply chain health.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of manufacturing establishments by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
Manufacturing inventories data is used by policymakers, analysts, and businesses to gauge economic conditions and inform decisions.
Key Facts
- Manufacturers held $761.8 billion in inventories in January 2023.
- Inventories have increased 10.4% year-over-year as of January 2023.
- The manufacturing inventories-to-sales ratio was 1.45 in January 2023.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted' trend measures the book value of physical goods owned by U.S. manufacturing firms and held in storage facilities.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Manufacturing inventories data provides insights into production capacity, demand, and supply chain health, which are crucial for economic analysis and policy decisions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of manufacturing establishments by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Manufacturing inventories data is used by policymakers, analysts, and businesses to gauge economic conditions and inform decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released monthly with a typical delay of around 6 weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted (AZFIREN), retrieved from FRED.