All Employees: Professional and Business Services: Management of Companies and Enterprises in Arkansas
Seasonally Adjusted
SMS05000006055000001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
41.50
Year-over-Year Change
4.53%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Seasonally Adjusted series measures employment levels in the U.S. manufacturing sector, a key indicator of economic activity and production.
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 series, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides a seasonally adjusted view of manufacturing employment. Seasonal adjustments help analysts identify underlying trends by removing predictable fluctuations from the data.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of establishments and adjusted to account for seasonal hiring patterns.
Historical Context
Manufacturers' employment levels are closely watched by policymakers and investors as a gauge of the manufacturing industry's health.
Key Facts
- Manufacturing employs over 12 million people in the U.S.
- Seasonal adjustments remove predictable changes like holiday hiring
- Manufacturing is a significant contributor to U.S. GDP
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Seasonally Adjusted series measures employment levels in the U.S. manufacturing sector, providing a view of the industry's workforce that accounts for predictable seasonal fluctuations.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Manufacturing employment is a key indicator of economic activity and production, closely watched by policymakers and investors as a gauge of the industry's health.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of establishments and adjusted to account for seasonal hiring patterns.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Manufacturers' employment levels are closely watched by policymakers as an indicator of the manufacturing industry's performance and overall economic conditions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics with minimal delay, providing timely information on manufacturing employment.
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Citation
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Seasonally Adjusted (SMS05000006055000001), retrieved from FRED.