Real User Cost Index of MSI-MZM (alternative)
OCMZMA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.06
Year-over-Year Change
15.19%
Date Range
1/1/1967 - 12/1/2013
Summary
The Real User Cost Index of MSI-MZM (alternative) provides insights into the adjusted cost of monetary services and financial transactions. This metric helps economists and policymakers understand the evolving economic landscape of financial service expenses.
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 index represents an alternative measure of the real user cost associated with monetary services and zero-maturity money. Economists use it to analyze the underlying economic efficiency and transaction costs within the financial system.
Methodology
The data is calculated by the Federal Reserve using complex econometric models that adjust for inflation and monetary service inputs.
Historical Context
This index is utilized in macroeconomic analysis to assess financial sector efficiency and monetary policy implications.
Key Facts
- Provides an alternative perspective on monetary service costs
- Adjusts for inflation and economic variables
- Helps evaluate financial system efficiency
FAQs
Q: What does the OCMZMA index measure?
A: It measures the real user cost of monetary services, accounting for inflation and financial transaction expenses.
Q: How is this index different from traditional cost measures?
A: This alternative index provides a more nuanced view of financial service costs by incorporating complex economic adjustments.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Economists, policymakers, and financial analysts use this index to understand monetary service efficiency and economic trends.
Q: What implications does this index have for economic policy?
A: The index helps inform monetary policy decisions by providing insights into financial transaction costs and economic efficiency.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The Federal Reserve typically updates this index periodically, with the exact frequency depending on data collection and analysis processes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Real User Cost Index of MSI-MZM (alternative) [OCMZMA], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025