International Merchandise Trade Statistics: Imports: Commodities for Portugal
Growth rate same period previous year, Quarterly, Seasonally Adjusted
XTIMVA01PTQ659S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4.44
Year-over-Year Change
-82.52%
Date Range
1/1/1958 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the year-over-year growth rate of a key manufacturing indicator on a quarterly, seasonally adjusted basis. It provides important insights into the pace of industrial production and economic growth.
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 same period previous year metric tracks changes in manufacturing activity compared to the same quarter in the prior year. This helps analysts and policymakers identify manufacturing sector trends and broader economic conditions.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve based on surveys of industrial production.
Historical Context
This metric is widely used by economists, investors, and policymakers to assess the health of the U.S. manufacturing industry and the overall economy.
Key Facts
- Manufacturing accounts for about 11% of U.S. GDP.
- This metric has been tracked by the Federal Reserve since 1972.
- The U.S. manufacturing sector has seen steady growth in recent years.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the year-over-year growth rate of a key manufacturing indicator on a quarterly, seasonally adjusted basis.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides important insights into the pace of industrial production and economic growth, which are closely watched by economists, investors, and policymakers.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve based on surveys of industrial production.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This metric is widely used by economists and policymakers to assess the health of the U.S. manufacturing industry and the overall economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released quarterly by the Federal Reserve with minimal delays.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Growth rate same period previous year, Quarterly, Seasonally Adjusted (XTIMVA01PTQ659S), retrieved from FRED.