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Growth rate same period previous year, Quarterly, Seasonally Adjusted
XTIMVA01USQ659S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.75
Year-over-Year Change
-96.32%
Date Range
1/1/1956 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the year-over-year growth rate of a key U.S. economic indicator on a quarterly, seasonally adjusted basis. It provides important insights into the pace of economic expansion or contraction.
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 trend tracks the percentage change in a major economic variable compared to the same quarter of the prior year. This allows analysts to identify persistent trends and isolate seasonal factors.
Methodology
The data is calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standard statistical methods.
Historical Context
Policymakers and market participants closely monitor this indicator to gauge the overall health and trajectory of the U.S. economy.
Key Facts
- The trend is reported on a quarterly basis.
- It tracks year-over-year changes in a major economic indicator.
- Seasonal adjustment helps isolate underlying growth trends.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the year-over-year growth rate of a key U.S. economic indicator on a quarterly, seasonally adjusted basis.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This trend provides important insights into the pace of economic expansion or contraction, allowing analysts to identify persistent trends and isolate seasonal factors.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standard statistical methods.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and market participants closely monitor this indicator to gauge the overall health and trajectory of the U.S. economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The trend is reported on a quarterly basis, with some inherent delays in data collection and publication.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Growth rate same period previous year, Quarterly, Seasonally Adjusted (XTIMVA01USQ659S), retrieved from FRED.