Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR102371USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,427.00
Year-over-Year Change
11.40%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. corporations in the iron, steel, and ferroalloys sector. It provides critical insights into capital investment, asset aging, and industrial infrastructure maintenance.
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 a specific industrial subsector. Economists use this data to understand capital expenditure patterns, investment strategies, and potential industrial capacity renewal.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations in the iron, steel, and ferroalloys industry, aggregated and analyzed by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to assess industrial capital investment, sector health, and potential economic productivity indicators.
Key Facts
- Measures systematic cost allocation for industrial assets
- Provides insights into capital investment in iron and steel sectors
- Helps economists understand industrial infrastructure maintenance
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the depreciation and amortization expenses for U.S. corporations in the iron, steel, and ferroalloys industry, reflecting their capital asset management.
Q: Why is this trend important for economic analysis?
A: It reveals how companies allocate costs for their industrial assets and provides insights into potential future investment and sector health.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current view of industrial asset management and investment strategies.
Q: What can this trend tell us about industrial productivity?
A: It helps economists understand how companies maintain and replace their capital assets, which is crucial for assessing long-term industrial productivity.
Q: Are there limitations to this economic indicator?
A: The data is specific to the iron, steel, and ferroalloys sector and may not represent broader manufacturing trends without additional context.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR102371USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025