Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Imputed Rentals for Housing for Norway
Index 2015=100, Monthly
NORCP040200IXOBM • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
125.10
Year-over-Year Change
3.82%
Date Range
1/1/1979 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic series measures the Producer Price Index (PPI) for total non-ferrous castings, monthly, with a 2015 base year. The PPI is a key indicator of inflationary trends and business costs across the manufacturing sector.
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 Producer Price Index (PPI) tracks changes in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. The non-ferrous castings PPI specifically measures prices for various non-ferrous metal products, providing insight into production costs and pricing dynamics for a crucial industrial input.
Methodology
The PPI data is collected through surveys of producers across the United States.
Historical Context
The non-ferrous castings PPI is monitored by policymakers, economists, and market analysts to assess manufacturing activity and input cost pressures.
Key Facts
- The PPI has a 2015 base year, with 100 representing 2015 prices.
- Non-ferrous castings include a variety of metal products like aluminum, copper, and zinc parts.
- This PPI series is released monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This economic series measures the Producer Price Index (PPI) for total non-ferrous castings, providing a gauge of price changes for these industrial metal products.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The non-ferrous castings PPI is an important indicator of manufacturing costs and inflationary pressures, helping economists and policymakers assess the state of the industrial economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The PPI data is collected through surveys of producers across the United States by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The non-ferrous castings PPI is monitored by the Federal Reserve and other policymakers to gauge manufacturing activity and input cost pressures that may influence inflation and monetary policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The non-ferrous castings PPI is released monthly with a typical one-month lag, providing timely data on producer price dynamics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Index 2015=100, Monthly (NORCP040200IXOBM), retrieved from FRED.