Business Tendency Surveys: Selling Prices: Economic Activity: Construction: Future Tendency for Switzerland
BCSPFT02CHM460S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-0.51
Year-over-Year Change
-72.58%
Date Range
10/1/1994 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the future selling price expectations of Swiss construction firms, providing insights into the broader economic outlook for the construction industry.
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 Business Tendency Surveys: Selling Prices: Economic Activity: Construction: Future Tendency for Switzerland index tracks the short-term outlook for selling prices in the Swiss construction sector. It is a forward-looking indicator used by economists and policymakers to assess inflationary pressures and anticipated economic activity.
Methodology
The data is collected through a monthly survey of construction firms in Switzerland.
Historical Context
This trend helps inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions that impact the construction industry and broader economy.
Key Facts
- The index is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 indicating maximum optimism about future selling prices.
- Switzerland's construction sector accounts for around 5% of the country's GDP.
- The index reached a high of 87.4 in October 2021, signaling strong price increase expectations.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the future selling price expectations of Swiss construction firms, providing insights into the economic outlook for the construction industry.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This forward-looking indicator helps economists and policymakers assess inflationary pressures and anticipated economic activity in the construction sector, which is an important part of Switzerland's economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through a monthly survey of construction firms in Switzerland.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend helps inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions that impact the construction industry and broader economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is published monthly, with minimal update delays.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Business Tendency Surveys: Selling Prices: Economic Activity: Construction: Future Tendency for Switzerland (BCSPFT02CHM460S), retrieved from FRED.