Future Prices Paid; Percent Expecting Decreases for FRB - New York District

PPFDNA156MNFRBNY • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

1.50

Year-over-Year Change

-34.78%

Date Range

9/1/2004 - 7/1/2025

Summary

This economic trend measures the percentage of respondents in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York District who expect decreases in future prices paid. It provides insight into inflationary pressures and business sentiment.

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 Future Prices Paid; Percent Expecting Decreases metric is part of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Business Leaders Survey. It gauges the outlook for input costs and pricing power among regional firms, which informs broader inflation and economic assessments.

Methodology

The data is collected through a monthly survey of businesses in the New York Federal Reserve District.

Historical Context

This trend is closely monitored by policymakers, economists, and market analysts to understand evolving price dynamics and inflation expectations.

Key Facts

  • The metric tracks a key component of the regional Business Leaders Survey.
  • Decreases in this indicator suggest softening inflationary pressures.
  • The New York Fed District encompasses New York state, northern New Jersey, and southwestern Connecticut.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This metric measures the percentage of respondents in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York District who expect decreases in future prices paid by their businesses.

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

A: This trend provides insight into regional inflation expectations and business sentiment, which are important inputs for policymakers and market analysts.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through a monthly survey of businesses in the New York Federal Reserve District.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This metric is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and other policymakers to gauge inflationary pressures and inform monetary policy decisions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is released monthly with a short lag, and represents the sentiment of businesses in the New York Fed's regional district.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Future Prices Paid; Percent Expecting Decreases for FRB - New York District (PPFDNA156MNFRBNY), retrieved from FRED.