Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Inventories
QFR214MFGUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,143,857.00
Year-over-Year Change
5.60%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Tracks quarterly inventory levels for U.S. manufacturing corporations. Provides critical insight into production strategies and economic health of the 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
This metric measures total inventory holdings across U.S. manufacturing industries. It helps economists assess production capacity and potential economic momentum.
Methodology
Collected through quarterly financial surveys of corporate manufacturing entities.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers and investors to gauge manufacturing sector performance and potential economic trends.
Key Facts
- Quarterly tracking of manufacturing inventory levels
- Indicates production and economic capacity
- Critical for supply chain analysis
FAQs
Q: What do manufacturing inventory levels indicate?
A: Inventory levels reflect production capacity and potential economic activity. Higher levels can suggest anticipated demand or production inefficiencies.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly through comprehensive corporate financial surveys.
Q: Why do investors care about manufacturing inventories?
A: Inventory levels provide insights into future production, economic growth, and potential market trends.
Q: How do inventory levels impact economic forecasting?
A: They help economists predict production cycles, potential economic expansion or contraction.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: The data represents a snapshot and may not capture rapid market changes or specific industry variations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Inventories (QFR214MFGUSNO), retrieved from FRED.