Monthly State Retail Sales: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers in the United States
MSRSUSA444 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.20
Year-over-Year Change
-69.23%
Date Range
1/1/2019 - 4/1/2025
Summary
The Monthly State Retail Sales: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers in the United States measures sales at establishments focused on building materials, garden equipment, and related supplies. This key metric provides insights into consumer spending and the health of the housing and construction sectors.
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 series represents the seasonally adjusted monthly retail sales by establishments primarily engaged in retailing new building material, home improvement, lawn and garden equipment and supplies. It serves as an important indicator of consumer confidence, construction activity, and overall economic conditions.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of a sample of retail businesses in the United States.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts monitor this indicator to assess consumer demand and the state of the housing market.
Key Facts
- Covers sales at establishments focused on building materials and garden supplies.
- Provides insights into consumer confidence and construction activity.
- Measured through monthly surveys of a sample of retail businesses.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures monthly retail sales at establishments primarily engaged in selling new building materials, home improvement items, lawn and garden equipment and supplies.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This indicator provides insights into consumer spending, construction activity, and the overall health of the housing market, which are important factors for policymakers and analysts to monitor.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of a sample of retail businesses in the United States.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and market analysts closely monitor this indicator to assess consumer demand, construction activity, and the state of the housing market, which are crucial inputs for economic and policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to revisions and may have a one-month delay in reporting, but it provides a timely and reliable snapshot of retail sales in the building materials and garden equipment sectors.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Monthly State Retail Sales: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers in the United States (MSRSUSA444), retrieved from FRED.