Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Nonferrous Metals: Inventories
QFR214381USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
17,467.00
Year-over-Year Change
7.85%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Tracks inventory levels for nonferrous metals industries in the United States. Provides critical insight into manufacturing capacity and supply chain dynamics.
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
This quarterly financial report measures inventory holdings of nonferrous metal corporations. It reflects industrial production and economic sector performance.
Methodology
Data collected through comprehensive corporate financial reporting surveys.
Historical Context
Used by economists to assess manufacturing sector health and potential economic trends.
Key Facts
- Quarterly tracking of metal industry inventory
- Indicates manufacturing sector economic health
- Critical for supply chain analysis
FAQs
Q: What are nonferrous metals?
A: Metals without significant iron content, such as aluminum, copper, and zinc. Used in multiple industrial applications.
Q: Why do inventory levels matter?
A: Inventory levels indicate production capacity and potential economic activity in manufacturing sectors.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Reported quarterly, providing regular insights into industrial inventory trends.
Q: Who uses this economic data?
A: Economists, investors, and policymakers analyze these reports for industrial sector insights.
Q: What impacts nonferrous metal inventories?
A: Global demand, manufacturing output, and economic conditions influence inventory levels.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Nonferrous Metals: Inventories (QFR214381USNO), retrieved from FRED.