NFPA’s Econ and Market Indicators (EMI) report pulls together data from multiple sources to provide the latest trends for:
- Customer Markets (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Economic Indicators (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Industrial Production (Federal Reserve)
- Capacity Utilization (Federal Reserve)
- Producer Price Index (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Members can view individual series and apply different calculations such as moving averages and rates of change.
Members can also compare rates of change between markets. Tables can be sorted by values for quick looks at growing and declining markets.
Some highlights from the report include:
- Fluid Power Equipment PPI
- The Producer Price Index for Fluid Power Equipment was 432.04 in August, representing a 12.3% increase compared to August 2024. Fluid power valve and hose fitting manufacturing also posted a notable gain, up 19.8% year-over-year, indicating continued cost pressures in this segment.
- Transportation Equipment
- Total transportation equipment machinery manufacturing shipments rose 17% month-over-month in August and was 5.2% higher than August 2024 levels. Both the 3/12 and 12/12 rates of change remain positive, showing a gradual upward trend since February 2025.
- Durable Goods Shipments and New Orders
- Durable goods shipments increased 7.8% m/m, while new orders advanced 9.6% m/m in August. Compared to August 2024, shipments were up 2.6% y/y, and new orders grew 5.3% y/y, reflecting steady demand in the durable goods sector.
The EMI report can be accessed at this link: https://www.nfpa.com/econ-market-indicators. An excel file with all the raw data is also available to download for internal analysis.
If you have any questions about interpreting or using the data in these reports, please contact Cecilia Bart at cbart@nfpa.com.