All Employees: Manufacturing in Oregon
Monthly, Seasonally Adjusted
ORMFG • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
179.70
Year-over-Year Change
-4.36%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The 'Manufacturing New Orders' economic trend measures the value of new orders received by U.S. manufacturing firms. It is a key indicator of future production and investment activity.
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 'Manufacturing New Orders' series tracks the dollar value of new orders placed with domestic manufacturers. It is considered an important leading economic indicator, as new orders often signal future production, sales, and employment in the manufacturing sector.
Methodology
The U.S. Census Bureau collects this data through monthly surveys of manufacturing establishments.
Historical Context
Economists and policymakers monitor this metric to assess the health of the U.S. manufacturing industry and broader economic conditions.
Key Facts
- Measures the dollar value of new orders placed with U.S. manufacturers.
- A leading indicator of future production, sales, and employment activity.
- Tracked by economists to assess the health of the manufacturing sector.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'Manufacturing New Orders' trend measures the dollar value of new orders received by U.S. manufacturing firms. It is a key indicator of future production and investment activity.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric is considered an important leading economic indicator, as new orders often signal future production, sales, and employment in the manufacturing sector. Economists and policymakers monitor this data to assess the health of U.S. manufacturing.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The U.S. Census Bureau collects this data through monthly surveys of manufacturing establishments.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Economists and policymakers monitor the 'Manufacturing New Orders' trend to gauge the strength of the U.S. manufacturing industry and broader economic conditions. It is a key input for assessing the overall health of the economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The 'Manufacturing New Orders' data is released monthly by the U.S. Census Bureau, with a typical 1-2 month reporting lag.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Monthly, Seasonally Adjusted (ORMFG), retrieved from FRED.