Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Basic Chemicals, Resins, and Synthetics: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR102375USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4,223.00
Year-over-Year Change
20.04%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. corporations in the basic chemicals, resins, and synthetics sector. It provides critical insights into capital investment, asset management, and long-term financial health of industrial manufacturing companies.
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 chemical manufacturing industry. Economists use this data to assess capital expenditure strategies, technological reinvestment, and sector-specific investment patterns.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standardized accounting principles.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to evaluate industrial sector capital investment, technological modernization, and potential economic productivity.
Key Facts
- Measures systematic cost allocation for chemical manufacturing assets
- Provides insights into long-term capital investment strategies
- Reflects technological reinvestment and economic productivity in the sector
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. corporations in the basic chemicals, resins, and synthetics manufacturing sector.
Q: Why is this trend important for investors?
A: It provides insights into a company's capital investment strategies, asset management, and potential future growth in the chemical manufacturing industry.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The data is gathered through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and aggregated using standardized accounting principles.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this trend to understand industrial sector investment, technological modernization, and potential economic productivity.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of the chemical manufacturing sector's financial dynamics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Basic Chemicals, Resins, and Synthetics: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR102375USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025