Business Tendency Surveys: Business Situation: Economic Activity: Retail Trade, Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles: Future Tendency for Portugal
PRTBRBUFT02STSAM • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6.70
Year-over-Year Change
-5.63%
Date Range
1/1/1989 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the future business situation in the Portuguese retail trade sector, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles. It provides valuable insights into consumer demand and overall economic 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 Business Tendency Surveys: Business Situation: Economic Activity: Retail Trade, Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles: Future Tendency for Portugal series measures business expectations and sentiment in the retail trade industry. It is a leading indicator of future economic conditions and helps policymakers and analysts assess the health of the Portuguese economy.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of retail businesses in Portugal.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, economists, and market analysts to evaluate the outlook for the Portuguese economy and consumer spending.
Key Facts
- The survey measures future business expectations in the Portuguese retail sector.
- It is a leading indicator of economic conditions and consumer demand.
- The data is collected through surveys of retail businesses in Portugal.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator tracks the future business situation in the Portuguese retail trade sector, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles. It provides insights into consumer demand and overall economic activity.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This indicator is an important leading measure of the health of the Portuguese economy and consumer spending patterns. It helps policymakers and analysts assess the economic outlook.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of retail businesses in Portugal.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This indicator is used by policymakers, economists, and market analysts to evaluate the outlook for the Portuguese economy and consumer spending.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to the standard update schedule and potential limitations of survey-based economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Business Tendency Surveys: Business Situation: Economic Activity: Retail Trade, Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles: Future Tendency for Portugal (PRTBRBUFT02STSAM), retrieved from FRED.