Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Wholesale Trade: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR102WHSUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
7,491.00
Year-over-Year Change
3.55%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the quarterly depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for wholesale trade corporations in the United States. It provides critical insight into how businesses account for the wear and tear of their physical assets and capital investments.
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 the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their useful economic life in the wholesale trade sector. Economists use this data to understand capital investment strategies, business reinvestment patterns, and potential indicators of economic productivity and corporate financial health.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of wholesale trade corporations, aggregating depreciation and amortization expenses across the sector.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess corporate capital expenditure strategies and potential economic investment cycles.
Key Facts
- Measures systematic allocation of asset costs in wholesale trade sector
- Provides insights into corporate investment and asset management strategies
- Quarterly data helps track economic investment trends
FAQs
Q: What does depreciation represent in this context?
A: Depreciation represents the gradual reduction in value of physical assets over time due to use, wear, and obsolescence in the wholesale trade sector.
Q: Why is this metric important for economic analysis?
A: It helps economists understand corporate investment patterns, capital expenditure strategies, and potential indicators of economic productivity and business confidence.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis, providing a regular snapshot of wholesale trade corporations' asset management strategies.
Q: Can this metric predict economic trends?
A: While not a definitive predictor, consistent trends in depreciation can signal broader economic investment cycles and corporate financial health.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The metric focuses specifically on wholesale trade and may not fully represent broader economic trends across all sectors.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Wholesale Trade: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR102WHSUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025