Business Tendency Surveys: Selling Prices: Economic Activity: Construction: Future Tendency for Euro Area (19 Countries)
BCSPFT02EZM460S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2.00
Year-over-Year Change
-60.00%
Date Range
1/1/1985 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Business Tendency Surveys: Selling Prices: Economic Activity: Construction: Future Tendency for Euro Area (19 Countries) tracks anticipated changes in selling prices in the construction sector across the Eurozone.
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 indicator provides insight into business expectations around future pricing trends in the construction industry, which is an important bellwether for the broader economic outlook. It is used by policymakers and analysts to anticipate inflationary pressures and guide economic decision-making.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of businesses in the construction sector across the Eurozone.
Historical Context
This trend offers timely signals about the direction of inflation and economic activity that are closely watched by central banks and financial markets.
Key Facts
- Covers the 19 countries of the Eurozone.
- Measures anticipated changes in construction sector selling prices.
- Provides a forward-looking indicator of inflationary pressures.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator tracks the expected future changes in selling prices for businesses in the construction sector across the Eurozone.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: It offers a forward-looking perspective on inflationary pressures and economic activity in the construction industry, which is an important part of the broader Eurozone economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of businesses in the construction sector across the Eurozone.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Central banks and policymakers closely monitor this indicator to anticipate future inflation and guide monetary policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is reported on a monthly basis with minimal publication delays.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Business Tendency Surveys: Selling Prices: Economic Activity: Construction: Future Tendency for Euro Area (19 Countries) (BCSPFT02EZM460S), retrieved from FRED.