All Employees, Finance and Insurance
This dataset tracks all employees, finance and insurance over time.
Latest Value
6758.70
Year-over-Year Change
0.80%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks total employment in the finance and insurance sector, providing critical insights into the financial services industry's 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 employment metric measures the number of workers in finance and insurance, reflecting sector growth, economic conditions, and labor market trends.
Methodology
Data collected through establishment surveys tracking monthly employment levels.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers and investors to assess financial sector economic performance.
Key Facts
- Represents comprehensive finance and insurance employment data
- Indicates sector economic health and workforce trends
- Critical for understanding financial services labor market
FAQs
Q: What does this employment series measure?
A: Total number of employees in finance and insurance sectors, tracking workforce size and trends.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates provide current employment snapshot of financial services industry.
Q: Why is finance sector employment important?
A: Reflects economic conditions, investment trends, and overall financial services sector performance.
Q: How do economic changes impact this metric?
A: Recessions, regulatory changes, and technological shifts directly influence finance sector employment.
Q: What are data collection limitations?
A: Surveys may not capture freelance or part-time financial workers completely.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees, Finance and Insurance (CES5552000001), retrieved from FRED.