US Dollars, Sum Over Component Sub-periods, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted

BPCRSE01RUA637S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

54,012,570,000.00

Year-over-Year Change

496.26%

Date Range

1/1/1994 - 1/1/2011

Summary

This economic trend measures the total US dollar value of cross-border transactions over a year, providing insights into international trade and financial flows.

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 US Dollars, Sum Over Component Sub-periods, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted series tracks the cumulative dollar value of all cross-border transactions, including imports, exports, capital flows, and other international economic activities, for a given year. This high-level metric is used by economists and policymakers to analyze trends in global trade and financial integration.

Methodology

The data is collected and aggregated by the US Federal Reserve from various international transaction reporting systems.

Historical Context

This annual trend is closely monitored by governments, central banks, and market analysts to assess the health of a country's external accounts and broader economic relationships.

Key Facts

  • The series reflects the total value of all US cross-border transactions in a given year.
  • It provides a high-level metric of a country's international economic integration.
  • The data is not seasonally adjusted, reflecting the full annual flow of transactions.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the total US dollar value of all cross-border transactions, including imports, exports, capital flows, and other international economic activities, over a one-year period.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This high-level metric is closely monitored by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to assess a country's degree of international economic integration and the overall health of its external accounts.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and aggregated by the US Federal Reserve from various international transaction reporting systems.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Governments, central banks, and other institutions use this annual trend to analyze broader trends in global trade and financial flows, which can inform economic and policy decisions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: As an annual series, there may be several months of delay between the end of the reference year and the release of the data. Additionally, the data is not seasonally adjusted, so it reflects the full annual flow of transactions.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, US Dollars, Sum Over Component Sub-periods, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted (BPCRSE01RUA637S), retrieved from FRED.