All Employees: Manufacturing: Durable Goods in Louisiana
Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted
SMU22000003100000001A • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
66.40
Year-over-Year Change
-9.29%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 1/1/2024
Summary
This economic trend measures annual, not seasonally adjusted employment levels in the United States. It provides an important snapshot of the overall labor market and is closely tracked by economists and policymakers.
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 Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted employment series represents the total number of employed persons in the U.S. without adjusting for typical seasonal variations. This unadjusted data offers insights into year-over-year changes in the labor force that are not obscured by seasonal hiring patterns.
Methodology
The data is collected through the Current Population Survey, a monthly household survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
This employment trend is widely used to analyze labor market conditions and inform economic policy decisions.
Key Facts
- The annual, not seasonally adjusted employment level in the U.S. was over 158 million as of the latest data.
- This employment trend shows the total number of people working, not just the number of new jobs created.
- Economists use this data to assess the overall health of the labor market and identify long-term employment trends.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of employed persons in the United States on an annual, not seasonally adjusted basis.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This unadjusted employment data provides valuable insights into the overall labor market that are not obscured by seasonal hiring patterns, making it an important indicator for economists and policymakers.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through the Current Population Survey, a monthly household survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This employment trend is widely used to analyze labor market conditions and inform economic policy decisions, as it offers a comprehensive view of the total number of people working in the U.S.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: There may be a delay of several weeks between the end of the reference period and the release of the employment data, and the data is subject to periodic revisions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted (SMU22000003100000001A), retrieved from FRED.