Business Equipment Loans and Leases Owned by Finance Companies, Flow
This dataset tracks business equipment loans and leases owned by finance companies, flow over time.
Latest Value
118.69
Year-over-Year Change
-96.30%
Date Range
7/1/1985 - 5/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the flow of business equipment loans and leases owned by finance companies in the United States. It is an important indicator of investment activity and business confidence.
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 Business Equipment Loans and Leases Owned by Finance Companies, Flow series tracks the net change in the volume of equipment financing provided by finance companies to businesses. It offers insights into capital expenditure and equipment investment trends within the U.S. economy.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the Federal Reserve based on surveys of finance companies.
Historical Context
This metric is closely monitored by economists, policymakers, and financial analysts to assess the health of the business investment environment.
Key Facts
- The series is reported on a monthly basis.
- Lending to businesses by finance companies accounts for a significant portion of total business investment financing.
- Trends in this metric can signal changes in the broader economic outlook and business confidence.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend tracks the net change in the volume of equipment loans and leases owned by finance companies, providing insights into business investment activity.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric is an important indicator of capital expenditure and equipment investment trends, which are closely watched by economists, policymakers, and financial analysts to assess the health of the business environment.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and reported by the Federal Reserve based on surveys of finance companies.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Trends in this metric are closely monitored by policymakers and institutions to gain insights into the broader economic outlook and business confidence.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The series is reported on a monthly basis, with some potential for minor delays in data availability.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Business Equipment Loans and Leases Owned by Finance Companies, Flow (DTBOEXDFBANM), retrieved from FRED.