Financial Market: Real Effective Exchange Rates: Unit Labor Costs Based for Australia
CCRETT02AUQ661N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
102.20
Year-over-Year Change
-0.20%
Date Range
1/1/1970 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This trend measures the real effective exchange rate for Australia based on unit labor costs. It provides insight into the country's international competitiveness and can inform economic and trade 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 real effective exchange rate (REER) is an index that tracks a country's exchange rate against a basket of trading partners, adjusted for inflation. The REER based on unit labor costs specifically reflects changes in a country's production costs relative to its competitors.
Methodology
The data is calculated by the Federal Reserve based on national-level labor cost and exchange rate information.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use the REER to assess a country's trade position and international competitiveness.
Key Facts
- The REER is a comprehensive measure of a country's international price competitiveness.
- Unit labor costs reflect changes in both wages and productivity.
- The REER can signal the need for policy adjustments to maintain export competitiveness.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures Australia's real effective exchange rate (REER) based on unit labor costs, providing insight into the country's international price competitiveness.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The REER based on unit labor costs is an important indicator for policymakers and economists to assess a country's trade position and international competitiveness.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is calculated by the Federal Reserve based on national-level labor cost and exchange rate information.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use the REER to evaluate a country's trade position and international competitiveness, which can inform economic and trade policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published regularly by the Federal Reserve, but there may be some delays in availability depending on the underlying data sources.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Financial Market: Real Effective Exchange Rates: Unit Labor Costs Based for Australia (CCRETT02AUQ661N), retrieved from FRED.