Sales: Retail Trade: Total Retail Trade: Value for United States
US Dollar, Monthly level, Quarterly, Seasonally Adjusted
SLRTTO02USQ189S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
442,698,000,000.00
Year-over-Year Change
12.52%
Date Range
1/1/1960 - 4/1/2018
Summary
This economic trend measures the US dollar's monthly level on a quarterly, seasonally adjusted basis. It is a key indicator of the dollar's strength and global purchasing power, with implications for trade, inflation, and international capital flows.
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 US Dollar Index tracks the value of the US dollar against a basket of major foreign currencies. This trend provides a broad, trade-weighted measure of the dollar's monthly level on a quarterly, seasonally adjusted basis. It is closely watched by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to assess the dollar's relative strength and its potential impact on the US economy.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the US Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
The US Dollar Index is a widely used reference for monitoring the dollar's performance and informing economic and policy decisions.
Key Facts
- The US Dollar Index has a base value of 100 set in March 1973.
- The index tracks the dollar against a basket of 6 major currencies: EUR, JPY, GBP, CAD, SEK, CHF.
- The dollar's value can impact US import/export prices, inflation, and the competitiveness of US goods abroad.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the monthly level of the US Dollar Index on a quarterly, seasonally adjusted basis. The index tracks the value of the US dollar against a basket of major foreign currencies.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The US Dollar Index is a widely watched indicator of the dollar's strength and global purchasing power. It is closely monitored by economists, policymakers, and market participants to assess the potential impacts on trade, inflation, and international capital flows.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and calculated by the US Federal Reserve.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The US Dollar Index is used by policymakers, central banks, and market analysts to inform decisions related to monetary policy, exchange rate management, and international economic strategies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The US Dollar Index data is released on a monthly basis with a quarterly, seasonally adjusted perspective. There may be slight delays in data availability compared to daily spot exchange rate reporting.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, US Dollar, Monthly level, Quarterly, Seasonally Adjusted (SLRTTO02USQ189S), retrieved from FRED.