Future Capital Spending; Diffusion Index for FRB - New York District
This dataset tracks future capital spending; diffusion index for frb - new york district over time.
Latest Value
1.00
Year-over-Year Change
-71.43%
Date Range
9/1/2004 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Future Capital Spending; Diffusion Index for FRB - New York District measures business sentiment around future capital investment plans in the New York region. It is a leading economic indicator that provides insights into expected business activity and investment.
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
This diffusion index from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York tracks the percentage of regional businesses that plan to increase capital expenditures versus those that plan decreases. It serves as an early signal of future business investment trends and economic conditions.
Methodology
The data is collected through a monthly survey of businesses in the New York Federal Reserve District.
Historical Context
Economists and policymakers monitor this index to assess the near-term outlook for business investment and economic growth.
Key Facts
- The index ranges from 0 to 100, with 50 indicating an equal split between increases and decreases.
- A reading above 50 signals more businesses plan capital spending increases than decreases.
- The index is released monthly by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Future Capital Spending; Diffusion Index for FRB - New York District measures the percentage of regional businesses that plan to increase capital expenditures versus those that plan decreases.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides an early signal of future business investment trends and economic conditions in the New York region, which is useful for economists and policymakers monitoring the outlook for economic growth.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through a monthly survey of businesses in the New York Federal Reserve District.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Economists and policymakers monitor this index to assess the near-term outlook for business investment and economic growth in the region.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is released monthly by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York with no significant delays.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Future Capital Spending; Diffusion Index for FRB - New York District (CSFDINA066MNFRBNY), retrieved from FRED.