Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Foundries: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR102331USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
198.00
Year-over-Year Change
-8.76%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. foundry corporations' property, plant, and equipment. It provides critical insights into industrial capital investment and asset management strategies.
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 asset costs over their useful economic life, reflecting how businesses account for capital equipment wear and technological obsolescence. Economists use this data to understand industrial capital expenditure trends and corporate investment strategies.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reporting by U.S. foundry corporations, aggregating depreciation and amortization expenses from standardized accounting practices.
Historical Context
This trend helps policymakers and investors assess industrial capital renewal, technological investment, and potential economic productivity signals.
Key Facts
- Tracks systematic allocation of capital equipment costs for U.S. foundry corporations
- Provides insights into industrial investment and technological renewal strategies
- Represents a critical metric for understanding corporate asset management
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for property, plant, and equipment in U.S. foundry corporations.
Q: Why is this trend important for economists?
A: It reveals corporate investment patterns, capital renewal strategies, and potential indicators of industrial productivity and technological advancement.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically collected and reported on a quarterly basis by U.S. foundry corporations.
Q: How can investors use this information?
A: Investors can assess corporate capital management, technological investment trends, and potential future performance indicators in the manufacturing sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The indicator is specific to foundry corporations and may not fully represent broader manufacturing or industrial trends.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Foundries: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR102331USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025