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Growth rate previous period, Monthly
FINPITGCD01GPM • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-0.08
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
2/1/1995 - 12/1/2022
Summary
The growth rate previous period, monthly trend measures the monthly percentage change in a leading indicator of financial conditions. This metric provides insight into the pace of changes in the overall state of financial markets.
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
The growth rate previous period, monthly indicator tracks the month-over-month percentage change in the Financial Conditions Index, a composite measure of financial market stress developed by the Federal Reserve. This helps economists and policymakers assess the momentum and direction of financial conditions.
Methodology
The data is calculated based on the Financial Conditions Index, which aggregates information from money markets, debt and equity markets, and the foreign exchange market.
Historical Context
Changes in this metric are closely watched by the Federal Reserve and financial analysts as an input for monetary policy decisions and market forecasting.
Key Facts
- The Financial Conditions Index is a weighted average of 105 variables.
- Higher growth rates indicate easing financial conditions.
- The metric is updated monthly by the Federal Reserve.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The growth rate previous period, monthly trend measures the month-over-month percentage change in the Federal Reserve's Financial Conditions Index, a leading indicator of overall financial market stress.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Changes in this metric provide insight into the momentum and direction of financial conditions, which is a key input for monetary policy decisions and market forecasting by economists and policymakers.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is calculated based on the Federal Reserve's Financial Conditions Index, which aggregates information from various financial markets.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The Federal Reserve and financial analysts closely monitor changes in this metric as it provides timely signals about the overall state of financial conditions, which informs monetary policy and market analysis.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The growth rate previous period, monthly data is updated monthly by the Federal Reserve with a typical release lag of a few weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Growth rate previous period, Monthly (FINPITGCD01GPM), retrieved from FRED.