Consumer Price Index: Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels (COICOP 04): Maintenance and Repairs of the Dwellings: Total for France
Quarterly
FRACP040300GPQ • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.46
Year-over-Year Change
-35.77%
Date Range
4/1/1990 - 7/1/2023
Summary
The Quarterly Percent Change in Real Gross Private Capital Formation measures the quarter-over-quarter percent change in the value of private investment in physical capital assets like equipment, structures, and intellectual property.
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 series provides insight into the pace of private sector capital investment, which is a key driver of economic growth and productivity improvements. Analysts and policymakers closely monitor this metric to assess the health of the business investment environment.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Historical Context
Changes in private capital investment are an important input for Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions.
Key Facts
- Private capital investment accounts for over 15% of U.S. GDP.
- Investment in intellectual property has grown to over 30% of total private capital formation.
- Quarterly growth in real private capital formation averaged 2.5% from 2010-2019.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Quarterly Percent Change in Real Gross Private Capital Formation tracks the quarter-over-quarter change in the value of private investment in physical capital assets like equipment, structures, and intellectual property.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into the pace of private sector capital investment, which is a key driver of economic growth and productivity improvements. Analysts and policymakers closely monitor this to assess the health of the business investment environment.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Changes in private capital investment are an important input for Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released quarterly with a lag of approximately one month.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Percent Change in Real Gross Private Capital Formation (FRACP040300GPQ), retrieved from FRED.