Producer Prices Index: Type of Goods: Investments Goods: Domestic for Sweden

PITGVG02SEM661N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

127.76

Year-over-Year Change

11.26%

Date Range

1/1/1990 - 2/1/2023

Summary

The Producer Prices Index (PPI) for Investment Goods: Domestic in Sweden measures changes in wholesale prices of capital equipment and machinery. This metric provides insight into inflation and production costs for Swedish businesses.

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 PPI Investment Goods: Domestic series tracks price changes at the producer or wholesale level for a range of investment goods, including machinery, equipment, and other capital items produced and sold within Sweden. This indicator is closely watched by economists and policymakers to assess inflationary pressures and the state of Swedish industrial production.

Methodology

The data is collected through monthly surveys of Swedish producers and wholesalers.

Historical Context

The PPI Investment Goods: Domestic is used to inform monetary policy decisions and business investment strategies.

Key Facts

  • The PPI Investment Goods: Domestic is a subindex of Sweden's overall Producer Price Index.
  • Wholesale prices for investment goods in Sweden have increased by 15% over the past 5 years.
  • Rising producer prices can signal inflationary pressures in the Swedish economy.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The Producer Prices Index (PPI) for Investment Goods: Domestic in Sweden measures changes in wholesale prices of capital equipment and machinery produced and sold within the country.

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

A: This metric provides insight into inflationary pressures and the state of industrial production, which is closely watched by Swedish economists and policymakers.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of Swedish producers and wholesalers.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: The PPI Investment Goods: Domestic is used to inform monetary policy decisions and business investment strategies in Sweden.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published monthly with a typical 1-month lag.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Producer Prices Index: Type of Goods: Investments Goods: Domestic for Sweden (PITGVG02SEM661N), retrieved from FRED.