Indexes of Aggregate Weekly Hours of All Employees, Retail Trade
CES4200000016 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
94.20
Year-over-Year Change
0.43%
Date Range
3/1/2006 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Measures aggregate weekly work hours for all employees in retail trade. Provides critical insights into labor utilization and economic productivity in the retail sector.
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 index tracks total weekly hours worked by retail employees. It helps economists understand workforce engagement and economic output in retail industries.
Methodology
Calculated through comprehensive establishment surveys tracking employee work hours.
Historical Context
Used by economists and policymakers to assess retail sector economic performance.
Key Facts
- Measures total weekly work hours in retail
- Indicates workforce productivity levels
- Reflects economic activity in retail sector
FAQs
Q: How are retail employee work hours calculated?
A: Through comprehensive monthly surveys tracking total hours worked in retail establishments.
Q: What does this index reveal about the retail industry?
A: Provides insights into workforce productivity and economic activity in retail sectors.
Q: Why are aggregate work hours important?
A: They indicate economic productivity, labor utilization, and potential economic trends.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates provide current snapshot of retail sector work hours.
Q: Can this data predict economic changes?
A: Serves as an economic indicator of retail sector performance and labor market dynamics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Indexes of Aggregate Weekly Hours of All Employees, Retail Trade (CES4200000016), retrieved from FRED.