Frequently Asked Questions

What is it?

• Gross Domestic Product (GDP) seasonally adjusted measures the total market value of the United States' output of goods and services during a specific time period. It is measured on a quarterly basis. This indicator value represents the trailing quarter over quarter % change as of last month-end.

Why is it important?

• GDP is considered a measure of a country’s economic health.

How do we interpret it?

• Rising indicator levels indicate increasing GDP. Decreasing indicator levels indicate the opposite.

Typical historical range

• As of December 31, 2023, +/- 1 standard deviation* of historical month-end values have ranged from -1.44% to +7.79%.¹