Sectoral Output Price Deflator for Wholesale Trade: Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers (NAICS 4239) in the United States
IPUGN4239T051000000 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2.30
Year-over-Year Change
-209.52%
Date Range
1/1/1988 - 1/1/2024
Summary
The Sectoral Output Price Deflator for Wholesale Trade: Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers (NAICS 4239) in the United States measures the wholesale prices of a diverse range of durable consumer and industrial goods. This indicator is a key measure of inflationary trends and pricing power within the wholesale trade sector.
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 sectoral producer price index tracks the average change over time in the selling prices received by wholesalers of miscellaneous durable goods, including furniture, toys, sports equipment, and other products. It provides insight into wholesale-level inflationary pressures and supply chain dynamics.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of wholesale establishments and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This index is monitored by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to assess underlying trends in wholesale pricing and gauge the state of the broader economy.
Key Facts
- Measures wholesale prices for a diverse range of durable consumer and industrial goods.
- Provides insight into inflationary pressures and supply chain dynamics within the wholesale trade sector.
- Monitored by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to assess the state of the broader economy.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator tracks the average change over time in the selling prices received by wholesalers of miscellaneous durable goods, including furniture, toys, sports equipment, and other products.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The Sectoral Output Price Deflator for Wholesale Trade: Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers provides insight into wholesale-level inflationary pressures and supply chain dynamics, which is valuable information for economists, policymakers, and market analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of wholesale establishments and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This index is monitored by economists and policymakers to assess underlying trends in wholesale pricing and gauge the state of the broader economy, which can inform policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a typical release lag of approximately two weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Sectoral Output Price Deflator for Wholesale Trade: Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers (NAICS 4239) in the United States (IPUGN4239T051000000), retrieved from FRED.