All Employees: Retail Trade: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers in North Carolina
Monthly, Seasonally Adjusted
SMU37000004244400001SA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
53.82
Year-over-Year Change
0.92%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This series measures monthly, seasonally adjusted retail sales in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metropolitan statistical area. It is a key indicator of consumer spending and economic activity in the region.
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 Monthly, Seasonally Adjusted retail sales data tracks the dollar value of merchandise sold by retailers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. This metric is widely used by economists and policymakers to assess the strength of the local consumer economy.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of retail establishments and adjusted for seasonal variations.
Historical Context
Retail sales figures help inform monetary and fiscal policies aimed at promoting economic growth and stability.
Key Facts
- New York-Newark-Jersey City is the largest metropolitan area in the United States.
- Retail sales account for nearly 70% of overall economic activity in the U.S.
- Seasonally adjusted data removes regular cyclical fluctuations to reveal underlying trends.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This series measures the monthly, seasonally adjusted dollar value of retail sales in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan statistical area.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Retail sales are a key indicator of consumer spending and economic activity in the region, providing important insights for policymakers, businesses, and economic analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of retail establishments and adjusted for seasonal variations.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Retail sales figures help inform monetary and fiscal policies aimed at promoting economic growth and stability in the New York metropolitan area.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released on a monthly basis, with a typical lag of several weeks from the end of the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Monthly, Seasonally Adjusted (SMU37000004244400001SA), retrieved from FRED.