Other Securities, Foreign-Related Institutions
Monthly, Seasonally Adjusted
OSEFRIM027SBOG • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
86.60
Year-over-Year Change
6.87%
Date Range
1/1/1973 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks monthly, seasonally adjusted financial data that provides insights into economic fluctuations. The trend helps economists and policymakers understand underlying economic patterns by smoothing out seasonal variations.
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 series represents a standardized economic measurement that adjusts for predictable seasonal changes to reveal the true underlying economic trend. Economists use this type of data to make more accurate comparisons and predictions about economic performance.
Methodology
Data is collected through systematic statistical sampling and adjusted using standard seasonal adjustment techniques to remove predictable calendar-related fluctuations.
Historical Context
This metric is crucial for policymakers in the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department to assess economic conditions and make informed monetary and fiscal policy decisions.
Key Facts
- Provides normalized economic data by removing seasonal variations
- Enables more accurate month-to-month economic comparisons
- Used by economists and policymakers for strategic decision-making
FAQs
Q: What does seasonal adjustment mean?
A: Seasonal adjustment removes predictable calendar-related fluctuations from economic data to reveal the underlying trend. This helps analysts understand true economic changes.
Q: Why is monthly seasonally adjusted data important?
A: It allows for more accurate comparisons between different months by eliminating recurring seasonal patterns that can distort economic analysis.
Q: How is this data series calculated?
A: Statistical techniques are applied to raw data to remove predictable seasonal variations, typically using complex mathematical models developed by economic experts.
Q: Who uses this type of economic data?
A: Policymakers, economists, financial analysts, and researchers use seasonally adjusted data to make informed decisions about economic strategies and forecasts.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: While valuable, seasonal adjustment is based on statistical models and can sometimes over or under-adjust data, requiring careful interpretation by experts.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Monthly, Seasonally Adjusted [OSEFRIM027SBOG], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025