Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Inventories
QFR214549USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4,328.00
Year-over-Year Change
-1.99%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks inventory levels for professional and technical services corporations in the United States, excluding legal services. The trend provides critical insights into sector-specific investment, operational capacity, and potential economic performance.
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 inventory metric reflects how businesses in professional and technical services manage their physical and strategic resources. Economists analyze these inventory levels as a leading indicator of sector confidence, investment strategies, and potential economic growth.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations by the Federal Reserve, using standardized reporting protocols.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess service sector health, predict potential economic shifts, and inform strategic decision-making.
Key Facts
- Tracks inventory levels for non-legal professional and technical service corporations
- Provides quarterly snapshot of sector resource management
- Serves as a potential leading indicator of economic performance
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures inventory levels for professional and technical service corporations in the United States, excluding legal services.
Q: Why are inventory levels important?
A: Inventory levels can indicate sector confidence, investment strategies, and potential economic growth or contraction.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly by the Federal Reserve through comprehensive financial surveys.
Q: Who uses this economic trend?
A: Policymakers, investors, economic analysts, and business strategists use this trend to assess sector health and make informed decisions.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data is specific to professional and technical services and may not fully represent the entire economic landscape.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Inventories [QFR214549USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025