Nonfinancial Corporate Business; Net Capital Transfers Paid, Transactions

NCBCTPA027N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

-6,120.00

Year-over-Year Change

-63.99%

Date Range

1/1/1946 - 1/1/2024

Summary

This economic trend measures net capital transfers paid by nonfinancial corporate businesses in the United States. It provides insights into the financing and investment activities of these businesses.

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 Nonfinancial Corporate Business; Net Capital Transfers Paid, Transactions series represents the net amount of capital transfers, such as investment grants or capital taxes, paid by nonfinancial corporate businesses. This metric offers valuable information about the financing and investment decisions of major corporations.

Methodology

The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis as part of the National Income and Product Accounts.

Historical Context

Policymakers and analysts use this trend to assess the investment and financing behaviors of the corporate sector.

Key Facts

  • Net capital transfers represent 0.1% of nonfinancial corporate business gross value added.
  • Trends in this metric can signal changes in corporate investment and financing strategies.
  • The data is released quarterly as part of the U.S. National Income and Product Accounts.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the net amount of capital transfers, such as investment grants or capital taxes, paid by nonfinancial corporate businesses in the United States.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This metric offers valuable insights into the financing and investment decisions of major corporations, which is of interest to policymakers, economists, and market analysts.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis as part of the National Income and Product Accounts.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and analysts use this trend to assess the investment and financing behaviors of the corporate sector, which can inform economic policies and market outlooks.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is released quarterly as part of the U.S. National Income and Product Accounts, with typical update delays of several weeks.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Nonfinancial Corporate Business; Net Capital Transfers Paid, Transactions (NCBCTPA027N), retrieved from FRED.