Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Petroleum and Coal Products: Inventories
QFR214324USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
60,156.00
Year-over-Year Change
-9.50%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks quarterly inventory levels for U.S. petroleum and coal products manufacturing corporations. The data provides critical insights into industrial production, supply chain dynamics, and potential economic shifts in energy-related sectors.
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 Quarterly Financial Report represents a comprehensive snapshot of corporate financial performance in petroleum and coal product manufacturing. Economists analyze this metric to understand inventory management, production capacity, and potential economic indicators related to energy industries.
Methodology
Data is collected through systematic financial reporting from corporations, aggregated and processed by the U.S. Federal Reserve's economic research division.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess energy sector health, potential supply chain disruptions, and broader industrial economic trends.
Key Facts
- Tracks quarterly inventory levels in petroleum and coal product manufacturing
- Provides insights into industrial production and energy sector dynamics
- Represents a critical economic indicator for supply chain and production analysis
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures quarterly inventory levels for U.S. corporations in petroleum and coal products manufacturing. The data reflects industrial production and inventory management in energy-related sectors.
Q: Why are petroleum and coal product inventories important?
A: These inventories indicate industrial production capacity, potential supply chain issues, and broader economic trends in the energy sector. They help economists and policymakers understand economic health and potential market shifts.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent and systematic view of inventory levels in petroleum and coal product manufacturing.
Q: Who uses this economic trend?
A: Policymakers, investors, economic researchers, and energy sector analysts use this trend to assess industrial production, economic health, and potential market developments.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend represents a specific sector and may not capture entire energy market dynamics. It provides a snapshot of corporate inventories but should be analyzed alongside other economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Petroleum and Coal Products: Inventories [QFR214324USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025