Future Unfilled Orders; Percent Expecting Decreases for New York
UOFDSA156MSFRBNY • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
17.40
Year-over-Year Change
-3.87%
Date Range
7/1/2001 - 8/1/2025
Summary
The 'Future Unfilled Orders; Percent Expecting Decreases for New York' measures the percentage of manufacturing firms in the New York region that expect a decline in their unfilled orders in the near future. This metric provides insight into future manufacturing activity and economic conditions.
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 economic indicator tracks expectations for unfilled orders, which are orders received but not yet filled, among manufacturing firms in the New York Federal Reserve district. The data can signal changes in future production and sales.
Methodology
The data is collected through a monthly survey of manufacturing executives in the New York region.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this metric to gauge future manufacturing trends and their potential impact on the broader economy.
Key Facts
- This indicator reflects manufacturing firms' expectations, not current conditions.
- A higher percentage expecting decreases signals a potential slowdown in future manufacturing activity.
- The New York Federal Reserve district includes New York, northern New Jersey, and southwestern Connecticut.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator measures the percentage of manufacturing firms in the New York region that expect a decline in their unfilled orders in the near future.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into future manufacturing activity and economic conditions, which is valuable for policymakers and market analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through a monthly survey of manufacturing executives in the New York Federal Reserve district.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this indicator to gauge future manufacturing trends and their potential impact on the broader economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released monthly, but may have a short publication delay compared to the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Future Unfilled Orders; Percent Expecting Decreases for New York (UOFDSA156MSFRBNY), retrieved from FRED.