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Growth rate previous period, Monthly, Seasonally Adjusted

XTIMVA01FIM657S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

-4.58

Year-over-Year Change

12.61%

Date Range

2/1/1957 - 5/1/2025

Summary

This economic trend measures the month-over-month growth rate of a key production metric, adjusted for seasonal variations. It provides important insights into the momentum and cyclical patterns of industrial manufacturing activity.

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 growth rate previous period, monthly, seasonally adjusted metric tracks the rate of change in a critical industrial production index on a month-to-month basis, with seasonal factors removed. This data point is widely used by economists and policymakers to assess the underlying health and trajectory of the manufacturing sector.

Methodology

The data is calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve based on surveys of industrial output.

Historical Context

This metric informs decisions around monetary policy, capacity utilization, and capital investment.

Key Facts

  • The index has a base year of 2017.
  • Growth rates are expressed as percentages.
  • Data is released monthly with a short lag.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the month-over-month growth rate of a key industrial production index, adjusted for seasonal variations.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This metric provides important insights into the momentum and cyclical patterns of manufacturing activity, informing decisions around monetary policy, capacity utilization, and capital investment.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve based on surveys of industrial output.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This metric is widely used by economists and policymakers to assess the underlying health and trajectory of the manufacturing sector, which informs decisions around monetary policy, capacity utilization, and capital investment.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is released monthly with a short lag.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Growth rate previous period, Monthly, Seasonally Adjusted (XTIMVA01FIM657S), retrieved from FRED.