All Employees, Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers
CES4244200001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
406.10
Year-over-Year Change
0.07%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks total employment in furniture and home furnishings retail sectors. Provides critical insights into consumer spending and retail employment trends.
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 employment index measures workforce size in furniture and home furnishings retail. Reflects consumer confidence and economic spending patterns.
Methodology
Calculated through comprehensive employer surveys tracking total employment in retail sectors.
Historical Context
Used by economists to assess consumer spending and retail sector health.
Key Facts
- Measures total employees in furniture retail
- Indicates consumer spending and economic confidence
- Reflects housing market and consumer durables trends
FAQs
Q: What does this employment index track?
A: Total number of employees in furniture and home furnishings retail sectors. Indicates industry employment levels.
Q: Why is furniture retail employment important?
A: Reflects consumer confidence, housing market health, and overall economic spending patterns.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates provide current employment trends in furniture and home furnishings retail.
Q: What can this index tell us about the economy?
A: Serves as a barometer for consumer spending, housing market, and overall economic health.
Q: What are the data collection limitations?
A: Focuses on total employees, not distinguishing between full-time and part-time workers.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees, Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers (CES4244200001), retrieved from FRED.