Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motor Vehicles and Parts: Inventories
QFR214376USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
89,678.00
Year-over-Year Change
3.38%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks quarterly inventory levels for U.S. motor vehicle and parts manufacturers, providing critical insights into production capacity and supply chain dynamics. The trend helps economists and investors understand automotive sector health and potential economic shifts.
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 Motor Vehicles and Parts Inventories represents a key metric of manufacturing preparedness and potential economic momentum in the automotive industry. Economists analyze these inventory levels to assess production efficiency, potential supply chain constraints, and broader manufacturing sector trends.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly surveys of U.S. corporate financial statements, aggregated and standardized by the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to gauge manufacturing sector performance, potential inflationary pressures, and overall economic resilience.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly inventory levels in U.S. motor vehicle and parts manufacturing
- Provides insights into production capacity and economic sector health
- Used by economists and investors to assess manufacturing trends
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures quarterly inventory levels for U.S. motor vehicle and parts manufacturers, tracking production capacity and supply chain dynamics.
Q: Why are motor vehicle inventory levels important?
A: These levels indicate manufacturing health, potential economic momentum, and can signal broader economic trends in production and consumer demand.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of the automotive manufacturing sector's inventory status.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze these trends to understand manufacturing sector performance, potential economic challenges, and inform industrial policy decisions.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents a specific sector and may not fully capture entire manufacturing ecosystem complexities or rapid market changes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motor Vehicles and Parts: Inventories [QFR214376USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025