End of Year Inventories for Greeting Card Publishers, Employer Firms: Materials, Supplies, Fuel, Etc. for All Establishments
INVMSFEF511191ALLEST • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
70.00
Year-over-Year Change
100.00%
Date Range
1/1/2013 - 1/1/2022
Summary
This economic trend measures the end-of-year inventories for greeting card publishers, focusing on materials, supplies, and fuel for all establishments. It provides insights into the operational and financial health of this industry.
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 End of Year Inventories for Greeting Card Publishers, Employer Firms: Materials, Supplies, Fuel, Etc. for All Establishments trend tracks the year-end inventory levels of key input materials used by greeting card publishers. This data point is valuable for analyzing industry production, capacity, and supply chain dynamics.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of greeting card publishing firms.
Historical Context
This trend is used by economists and policymakers to monitor the operational and financial conditions in the greeting card publishing industry.
Key Facts
- Greeting card publishing is a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S.
- End-of-year inventories reflect production planning and operational efficiency.
- This data is a leading indicator of consumer demand in the greeting card market.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the end-of-year inventories of materials, supplies, and fuel for greeting card publishing firms in the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This trend provides insights into the operational and financial health of the greeting card publishing industry, which is useful for economists, policymakers, and industry analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of greeting card publishing firms in the United States.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend is used by economists and policymakers to monitor the conditions in the greeting card publishing industry, which can inform decisions related to consumer demand, production planning, and supply chain management.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released annually, with a potential delay of several months after the end of the year.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, End of Year Inventories for Greeting Card Publishers, Employer Firms: Materials, Supplies, Fuel, Etc. for All Establishments (INVMSFEF511191ALLEST), retrieved from FRED.