Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Inventories
QFR214333USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
83,164.00
Year-over-Year Change
12.46%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks quarterly inventory levels for machinery in U.S. corporations, providing critical insights into industrial production and capital investment strategies. The data serves as a key economic indicator for manufacturing sector health and potential future economic activity.
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 on Machinery Inventories represents a comprehensive snapshot of corporate asset holdings in industrial equipment and machinery. Economists analyze these inventory levels to understand business investment cycles, production capacity, and potential economic expansion or contraction.
Methodology
Data is collected through systematic corporate financial reporting and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standardized accounting methodologies.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess manufacturing sector resilience, predict industrial output, and inform macroeconomic decision-making.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly inventory levels for machinery across U.S. corporations
- Provides insights into industrial sector investment and production capacity
- Used as a leading indicator for potential economic trends
FAQs
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The Quarterly Financial Report is typically updated on a quarterly basis, providing current snapshots of machinery inventory levels.
Q: Why are machinery inventories important?
A: Machinery inventories reflect corporate investment strategies and can indicate future production capabilities and economic growth potential.
Q: What sectors are most represented in this data?
A: Manufacturing, industrial production, and capital-intensive industries are primarily represented in this inventory report.
Q: How do economists use this data?
A: Economists analyze these inventories to assess business confidence, predict industrial output, and understand potential economic expansion or contraction.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents a snapshot in time and may not capture rapid market changes or unexpected economic disruptions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Inventories [QFR214333USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025