Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Plastics and Rubber Products: Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR216326USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
155,608.00
Year-over-Year Change
16.91%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) investments for U.S. corporations in the plastics and rubber products sector. It provides critical insights into capital expenditure and industrial infrastructure development in a key 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 metric represents the total value of long-term physical assets owned by plastics and rubber product manufacturers, reflecting their capacity for production and potential economic growth. Economists use this indicator to assess industrial investment trends, technological modernization, and sectoral economic health.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations, aggregated and standardized by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand manufacturing investment cycles, industrial capacity, and potential economic expansion.
Key Facts
- Tracks total physical asset investments in plastics and rubber manufacturing
- Provides quarterly updates on sector capital expenditure
- Serves as an indicator of industrial economic health and potential growth
FAQs
Q: What does PP&E represent in this context?
A: PP&E represents Property, Plant, and Equipment, which includes land, manufacturing facilities, machinery, and long-term physical assets used in production.
Q: Why are plastics and rubber manufacturing investments important?
A: These investments indicate technological modernization, production capacity expansion, and potential economic growth in a critical manufacturing sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of investment trends in the plastics and rubber products industry.
Q: How do investors use this trend?
A: Investors analyze this trend to assess the financial health, growth potential, and capital investment strategies of companies in the plastics and rubber manufacturing sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend represents aggregate data and may not capture individual company variations or short-term market fluctuations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Plastics and Rubber Products: Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR216326USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025