Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Plastics and Rubber Products: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR102326USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2,069.00
Year-over-Year Change
12.88%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. corporations in the plastics and rubber products sector. It provides critical insights into capital investment, asset aging, and industry-level financial health.
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 metric represents the systematic allocation of costs for tangible and intangible assets over their useful economic life in the plastics and rubber manufacturing industry. Economists use this data to assess capital expenditure strategies, investment cycles, and potential productivity trends.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and aggregated by statistical agencies using standardized accounting principles.
Historical Context
This trend helps policymakers and investors understand industrial capital investment patterns, technological renewal rates, and sectoral economic resilience.
Key Facts
- Measures systematic cost allocation for industrial assets
- Reflects capital investment health in plastics and rubber sectors
- Provides insights into technological infrastructure renewal
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks how U.S. plastics and rubber product corporations allocate costs for their physical and intangible assets over time.
Q: Why is this data important for investors?
A: The indicator reveals investment patterns, asset management strategies, and potential productivity trends in the manufacturing sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically collected and reported on a quarterly basis by federal statistical agencies.
Q: What can this trend tell us about industrial economic health?
A: It provides insights into capital expenditure, technological renewal, and long-term investment strategies in the manufacturing industry.
Q: Are there limitations to this economic indicator?
A: The data represents aggregate trends and may not capture individual corporate variations or immediate market changes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Plastics and Rubber Products: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR102326USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025