Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Peripheral Equipment: Inventories
QFR214374USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
18,147.00
Year-over-Year Change
45.62%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks quarterly inventory levels for U.S. computer and peripheral equipment manufacturers, providing critical insights into technology sector supply chain dynamics. The data helps economists and investors understand production capacity, investment trends, and potential economic signals in the technology manufacturing segment.
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 inventory holdings in the computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing sector. Economists analyze these inventory levels as a leading indicator of technological production cycles, investment sentiment, and potential economic shifts in the technology industry.
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 used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess technology sector health, potential supply chain disruptions, and broader manufacturing investment trends.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly inventory levels in U.S. computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing
- Provides insights into technology sector production and investment trends
- Used as a leading economic indicator for technology manufacturing
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures quarterly inventory levels for U.S. computer and peripheral equipment manufacturers, tracking the volume of unsold technological products and components.
Q: Why are inventory levels important?
A: Inventory levels indicate production capacity, potential economic shifts, and investment sentiment in the technology manufacturing sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of technology manufacturing inventory trends.
Q: How do economists use this trend?
A: Economists analyze these inventory levels to assess technology sector health, predict potential supply chain changes, and understand broader manufacturing investment patterns.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend focuses specifically on computer and peripheral equipment, so it may not fully represent the entire technology manufacturing ecosystem.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Peripheral Equipment: Inventories [QFR214374USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025