Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
TOTTDPNS • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6,022.50
Year-over-Year Change
9.91%
Date Range
1/1/1959 - 2/1/2006
Summary
This economic indicator tracks total transactions data on a monthly, non-seasonally adjusted basis. Understanding these raw transaction volumes provides critical insights into economic activity without statistical smoothing.
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 series represents unadjusted monthly transaction data that reflects actual economic movements without seasonal normalization techniques. Economists use this raw data to analyze underlying economic patterns and detect potential structural changes.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive transaction tracking systems that aggregate financial exchanges across multiple economic sectors.
Historical Context
Policymakers and financial analysts use this trend to assess real-time economic performance and make granular assessments of economic momentum.
Key Facts
- Represents raw, unsmoothed monthly transaction data
- Provides unfiltered view of economic activity
- Useful for detecting immediate economic trends
FAQs
Q: What makes non-seasonally adjusted data different?
A: Non-seasonally adjusted data shows actual transaction volumes without statistical smoothing, revealing raw economic movements.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: This series is typically updated monthly, providing current snapshots of economic transaction volumes.
Q: Why do economists value unadjusted data?
A: Unadjusted data helps identify immediate economic shifts and provides a direct view of transaction dynamics.
Q: Can this data predict economic trends?
A: While not predictive alone, this data offers valuable insights into current economic activity and potential emerging patterns.
Q: What are the limitations of this dataset?
A: Raw data can be more volatile and may not smooth out seasonal or cyclical variations that seasonally adjusted data would.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted [TOTTDPNS], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025