All Employees, Primary Metal Manufacturing
This dataset tracks all employees, primary metal manufacturing over time.
Latest Value
376.70
Year-over-Year Change
0.80%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks employment levels in primary metal manufacturing, providing insights into industrial sector workforce dynamics and economic health.
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 metric measures total employment in primary metal manufacturing, reflecting industrial production capacity and labor market trends in metal-related industries.
Methodology
Data collected through establishment surveys by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to assess manufacturing sector employment and economic resilience.
Key Facts
- Reflects core industrial employment trends
- Indicates manufacturing sector economic health
- Sensitive to economic cycles and industrial demand
FAQs
Q: What does primary metal manufacturing employment indicate?
A: It measures workforce levels in metal production industries, signaling economic and industrial activity.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates provide current employment snapshots in the primary metal sector.
Q: Why is primary metal manufacturing employment important?
A: It serves as an economic indicator of industrial production and manufacturing sector strength.
Q: How does this data impact economic policy?
A: Helps policymakers understand manufacturing employment trends and potential economic interventions.
Q: What factors influence this employment metric?
A: Economic cycles, technological changes, and global manufacturing demand affect employment levels.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees, Primary Metal Manufacturing (CES3133100001), retrieved from FRED.