US Acquisition of Portfolio Investment Assets: Debt securities
Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted
IEAAPIDA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
208,126.00
Year-over-Year Change
49.51%
Date Range
1/1/1999 - 1/1/2024
Summary
The Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted trend measures the annual industrial production index for the U.S. manufacturing sector. This key economic indicator provides insight into the overall health and output of the domestic industrial base.
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 industrial production index tracks changes in the real output of U.S. manufacturing, mining, and electric and gas utilities. The annual, not seasonally adjusted version of this metric removes the effect of seasonal fluctuations, providing a clearer year-over-year assessment of industrial activity.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of industrial facilities and calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts closely monitor this index to gauge the strength of the manufacturing economy and inform economic policy decisions.
Key Facts
- The index uses 2017 as the base year with a value of 100.
- Manufacturing accounts for about 75% of the total industrial production index.
- Annual industrial production has increased by over 20% since the Great Recession.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted trend measures changes in the real output of the U.S. manufacturing, mining, and utilities sectors on a year-over-year basis.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides a key barometer of the overall health and productivity of the domestic industrial base, which is crucial for understanding the broader economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of industrial facilities and calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts closely monitor this index to gauge the strength of the manufacturing economy and inform decisions around monetary, fiscal, and trade policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released monthly with a typical lag of 2-3 weeks. There are no significant limitations on the coverage or reliability of this index.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted (IEAAPIDA), retrieved from FRED.