Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Electrical Equipment, Appliances, and Components: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR102335USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,280.00
Year-over-Year Change
2.89%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. corporations in the electrical equipment and appliances sector. It provides critical insights into capital investment, asset management, and technological renewal within this specific industrial segment.
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 long-term physical assets over their useful economic life in electrical equipment manufacturing. Economists use this data to assess capital expenditure strategies, investment cycles, and potential technological modernization in the industry.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reporting by corporations, aggregated and analyzed by the U.S. Federal Reserve statistical systems.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized in macroeconomic analysis to understand industrial capital investment patterns, technological infrastructure development, and sectoral economic health.
Key Facts
- Measures systematic cost allocation for long-term industrial assets
- Provides insights into technological renewal and capital investment strategies
- Represents a critical economic indicator for the electrical equipment manufacturing sector
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend specifically measure?
A: It tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. corporations in the electrical equipment and appliances manufacturing sector.
Q: Why is this trend important for economists?
A: It reveals capital investment patterns, technological modernization strategies, and the economic health of the electrical equipment manufacturing industry.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis, reflecting the most recent financial reporting periods.
Q: What can businesses learn from this trend?
A: Companies can benchmark their capital investment and asset management strategies against industry standards and identify technological renewal opportunities.
Q: Are there limitations to this economic indicator?
A: The data represents aggregate trends and may not capture individual company variations or emerging technological disruptions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Electrical Equipment, Appliances, and Components: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR102335USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025