Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Foundries: Inventories
QFR214331USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4,055.00
Year-over-Year Change
-16.12%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks quarterly inventory levels for U.S. foundry corporations, providing critical insights into manufacturing capacity and industrial production trends. The data helps economists and investors understand supply chain dynamics and potential economic shifts in the manufacturing sector.
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 for U.S. Foundry Corporations captures the inventory holdings of metal casting and manufacturing facilities across the United States. Economists use this metric to assess industrial investment, production capacity, and potential leading indicators of economic activity.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly surveys of corporate financial reports, aggregated and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, central bankers, and economic analysts to evaluate manufacturing sector health, potential inflationary pressures, and industrial investment cycles.
Key Facts
- Tracks quarterly inventory levels for U.S. foundry corporations
- Provides insights into manufacturing sector investment and production
- Part of the Federal Reserve's comprehensive economic monitoring system
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the quarterly inventory levels of U.S. foundry corporations, tracking metal casting and manufacturing facility stock holdings.
Q: Why are foundry inventory levels important?
A: These levels indicate manufacturing capacity, potential production trends, and can signal broader economic shifts in industrial sectors.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is collected and reported quarterly by the U.S. Federal Reserve as part of its comprehensive economic monitoring.
Q: How do economists use this information?
A: Economists analyze these inventory levels to assess industrial investment, production capacity, and potential leading indicators of economic activity.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents a snapshot of foundry corporations and may not capture the entire manufacturing landscape or smaller regional variations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Foundries: Inventories [QFR214331USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025