Nominal Changes in Inventories for Brazil
NINVNSAXDCBRQ • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
66,428.30
Year-over-Year Change
24.28%
Date Range
1/1/1996 - 1/1/2025
Summary
The Nominal Changes in Inventories for Brazil metric tracks changes in the total value of goods held in inventory by Brazilian businesses. This indicator provides insight into production and supply chain dynamics within the Brazilian economy.
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 Nominal Changes in Inventories for Brazil series represents the quarter-over-quarter change in the total value of finished goods, work-in-progress, and raw materials held in storage by domestic companies. This measure is a key input for calculating Brazilian GDP and evaluating the health of the nation's production and distribution sectors.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of Brazilian firms and compiled by the country's national statistics agency.
Historical Context
This inventory metric is closely watched by economists and policymakers as an indicator of business confidence and expected future demand.
Key Facts
- Inventories represent over 20% of Brazil's GDP.
- Inventory changes can signal shifts in economic growth.
- Brazil's inventory data is released quarterly.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Nominal Changes in Inventories for Brazil metric tracks the quarter-over-quarter change in the total value of finished goods, work-in-progress, and raw materials held in storage by domestic companies.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This inventory data provides important insights into production and supply chain dynamics within the Brazilian economy, and is a key input for calculating GDP and evaluating business confidence.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of Brazilian firms and compiled by the country's national statistics agency.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Inventory changes are closely watched by economists and policymakers as an indicator of business confidence and expected future demand, which can inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The inventory data is released quarterly, with a typical 2-3 month delay from the end of the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Nominal Changes in Inventories for Brazil (NINVNSAXDCBRQ), retrieved from FRED.