TROS Future General Business Activity; Diffusion Index for Texas
This dataset tracks tros future general business activity; diffusion index for texas over time.
Latest Value
15.60
Year-over-Year Change
-9.30%
Date Range
1/1/2007 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey (TSSOS) Future General Business Activity Diffusion Index measures expectations for future business activity in the Texas service sector. It provides insights into the economic outlook and is closely monitored 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 TSSOS Future General Business Activity Diffusion Index is a forward-looking indicator that tracks the net percentage of service sector businesses in Texas that expect an increase in general business activity over the next six months. It serves as an important barometer for the health and direction of the state's service industry.
Methodology
The data is collected through a monthly survey of service sector businesses in Texas conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Historical Context
This index is widely used by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to assess the future trajectory of the Texas economy and inform economic decision-making.
Key Facts
- The index ranges from -100 to 100, with positive values indicating net optimism about future business activity.
- Texas is the second-largest state economy in the United States, making this index an important indicator of national economic trends.
- The index has been published monthly by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas since 2007.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The TSSOS Future General Business Activity Diffusion Index measures the net percentage of service sector businesses in Texas that expect an increase in general business activity over the next six months.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides valuable insights into the economic outlook for the Texas service sector, which is a critical component of the state's and the nation's economy. It is closely monitored by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to inform economic decision-making.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through a monthly survey of service sector businesses in Texas conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This index is used by policymakers, economists, and market analysts to assess the future trajectory of the Texas economy and inform economic decision-making, such as monetary policy and investment strategies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The TSSOS Future General Business Activity Diffusion Index is published monthly with no significant update delays.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, TROS Future General Business Activity; Diffusion Index for Texas (TROSFBACTSAMFRBDAL), retrieved from FRED.