Real Final Consumption Expenditure for Brazil

Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted

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

Latest Value

1,152,544.00

Year-over-Year Change

15.07%

Date Range

1/1/1996 - 1/1/2024

Summary

The 'Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted' trend measures consumer revolving credit outstanding, which represents credit card debt and other revolving credit products used by U.S. households. This statistic is a key indicator of consumer credit conditions and spending behavior.

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 consumer revolving credit outstanding measure tracks the total dollar amount of revolving credit, primarily credit card balances, held by U.S. consumers. It provides insight into household borrowing and spending patterns, which are closely watched by economists and policymakers.

Methodology

The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve through its G.19 consumer credit statistical release.

Historical Context

This measure is used to assess the health of the consumer credit market and household finances.

Key Facts

  • Consumer revolving credit outstanding totaled $1.15 trillion as of the latest data.
  • Credit card balances account for the majority of revolving credit held by U.S. consumers.
  • Revolving credit levels are closely monitored for insights into consumer spending patterns.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The 'Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted' trend measures the total dollar amount of revolving consumer credit, primarily credit card balances, held by U.S. households.

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

A: This measure provides important insights into household borrowing and spending patterns, which are closely watched by economists, policymakers, and market analysts.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve through its G.19 consumer credit statistical release.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: The consumer revolving credit outstanding trend is used to assess the health of the consumer credit market and household finances, which informs economic policy decisions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is reported monthly by the Federal Reserve with a short lag, providing timely insights into evolving consumer credit conditions.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Revolving Credit (NCRXDCBRA), retrieved from FRED.