Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Electronic Products: Inventories
QFR214COMUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
104,862.00
Year-over-Year Change
26.47%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks quarterly inventory levels for U.S. computer and electronic products corporations. It provides critical insights into production capacity, supply chain dynamics, and potential economic performance in the technology manufacturing sector.
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 trend represents the total inventory holdings of computer and electronic product manufacturers, reflecting their production strategies and market expectations. Economists use this data to assess industrial capacity, potential economic output, and potential leading indicators of technological sector performance.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly surveys of corporate financial reports, aggregated and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This metric is utilized by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand technological manufacturing trends, supply chain resilience, and potential economic growth indicators.
Key Facts
- Tracks quarterly inventory levels in U.S. computer and electronic products manufacturing
- Provides insights into production capacity and market expectations
- Serves as a potential leading indicator for technological sector performance
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the total inventory levels of U.S. corporations in the computer and electronic products manufacturing sector on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are inventory levels important?
A: Inventory levels indicate production capacity, market demand, and potential economic performance in the technology manufacturing sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of inventory trends in the technology manufacturing industry.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Policymakers, investors, economic analysts, and supply chain managers use this data to understand technological manufacturing trends.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data represents a specific sector and may not fully capture broader economic trends, requiring complementary analysis from other economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Electronic Products: Inventories [QFR214COMUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025