Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Textile Mills and Textile Product Mills: Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR216313USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
31,519.00
Year-over-Year Change
6.75%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) investments of U.S. textile mills and textile product mills, providing insights into industrial capital expenditure and sector-specific infrastructure development. The data serves as a key indicator of manufacturing investment health and potential economic growth in the textile manufacturing segment.
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 captures the net book value of fixed assets for textile manufacturing corporations, reflecting their long-term capital investments and strategic infrastructure decisions. Economists use this metric to assess industry capital formation, technological modernization, and potential productivity improvements in the textile manufacturing sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. textile corporations, aggregating their reported property, plant, and equipment values.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized by policymakers, investors, and economic researchers to understand manufacturing investment patterns, industrial capacity, and potential economic transitions in the textile industry.
Key Facts
- Represents net book value of fixed assets in textile manufacturing
- Quarterly data provides insights into sector-specific capital investments
- Reflects potential technological upgrades and infrastructure development
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures the property, plant, and equipment investments of U.S. textile mills and textile product mills, tracking their capital assets and infrastructure investments.
Q: Why are PP&E investments important?
A: PP&E investments indicate a company's or sector's commitment to growth, technological modernization, and long-term strategic planning.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing regular snapshots of textile manufacturing capital investments.
Q: How can investors use this trend?
A: Investors can use this trend to assess the financial health, growth potential, and strategic direction of textile manufacturing corporations.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend focuses specifically on textile mills and may not represent broader manufacturing trends, and it represents historical investments rather than future projections.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Textile Mills and Textile Product Mills: Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR216313USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025