Leading Indicators OECD: Component series: BTS - Finished goods stocks: Normalised for Switzerland

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

Latest Value

101.10

Year-over-Year Change

2.35%

Date Range

2/1/1967 - 10/1/2022

Summary

The Leading Indicators OECD: Component series: BTS - Finished goods stocks: Normalised for Switzerland tracks inventory levels of finished goods in Switzerland, providing insights into the manufacturing and business cycle.

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 trend represents the normalized level of finished goods inventories in Switzerland's manufacturing sector, which is a leading indicator of the broader business cycle. It is used by economists and policymakers to assess production, consumption, and demand patterns in the Swiss economy.

Methodology

The data is collected through business tendency surveys and normalized to account for seasonal variations.

Historical Context

This leading indicator helps inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions in Switzerland.

Key Facts

  • The trend is a normalized index with a base year of 2015.
  • Finished goods inventories are a leading indicator of production and demand.
  • High inventory levels can signal a slowdown in the business cycle.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the normalized level of finished goods inventories in Switzerland's manufacturing sector, which is a leading indicator of the broader business cycle.

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

A: This leading indicator provides insights into production, consumption, and demand patterns in the Swiss economy, which is useful for economists and policymakers.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through business tendency surveys and normalized to account for seasonal variations.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This leading indicator helps inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions in Switzerland.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is subject to the timeliness and accuracy of the underlying business tendency surveys.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Leading Indicators OECD: Component series: BTS - Finished goods stocks: Normalised for Switzerland (CHELOCOBFNOSTSAM), retrieved from FRED.