Business Uncertainty: Sales Revenue Growth
This dataset tracks business uncertainty: sales revenue growth over time.
Latest Value
3.75
Year-over-Year Change
-1.86%
Date Range
12/1/2016 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This indicator measures uncertainty about future sales revenue growth, which is a key factor in business investment and hiring decisions. Tracking this metric helps economists and policymakers assess the near-term outlook for the broader 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 Business Uncertainty: Sales Revenue Growth indicator tracks executives' reported uncertainty about their company's future sales revenue. It is based on a monthly survey of senior business leaders and serves as a leading indicator of broader economic conditions.
Methodology
The data is collected through a monthly survey of senior executives at large U.S. companies.
Historical Context
This metric is closely watched by the Federal Reserve and other policymakers as a gauge of business confidence and likely future economic activity.
Key Facts
- The indicator ranges from 0 to 100, with higher values signaling greater uncertainty.
- Increased sales revenue uncertainty often precedes declines in business investment and hiring.
- This metric is considered a leading indicator of broader economic conditions.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Business Uncertainty: Sales Revenue Growth indicator tracks executives' reported uncertainty about their company's future sales revenue growth.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric is a key leading indicator of broader economic conditions, as increased sales revenue uncertainty often precedes declines in business investment and hiring.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through a monthly survey of senior executives at large U.S. companies.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This metric is closely watched by the Federal Reserve and other policymakers as a gauge of business confidence and likely future economic activity.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released monthly with minimal delays, providing timely insights into the near-term economic outlook.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Business Uncertainty: Sales Revenue Growth (ATLSBUSRGUP), retrieved from FRED.