Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Communications Equipment: Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR216384USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
45,216.00
Year-over-Year Change
31.05%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) investments in the U.S. communications equipment sector on a quarterly basis. It provides critical insights into capital expenditure and technological infrastructure investment in a key communications technology 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 net book value of physical assets owned by communications equipment corporations, reflecting their long-term investment strategies and technological capacity. Economists use this data to assess industry capital formation, technological readiness, and potential economic growth indicators.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. communications equipment corporations and compiled by federal economic statistical agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand technology sector capital investment, infrastructure development, and potential economic productivity signals.
Key Facts
- Tracks quarterly PP&E investments in communications equipment sector
- Provides insights into technological infrastructure development
- Represents net book value of physical assets in communications technology
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures the property, plant, and equipment investments of U.S. communications equipment corporations on a quarterly basis, tracking their physical asset values.
Q: Why is this trend important for investors?
A: It provides insights into corporate capital expenditure, technological investment strategies, and potential future growth in the communications equipment sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of communications equipment corporate asset investments.
Q: What can this trend tell us about technological infrastructure?
A: It reflects the scale and pace of physical asset investment in communications technology, indicating potential technological readiness and infrastructure development.
Q: Are there limitations to this economic indicator?
A: The trend represents book value and does not capture the full complexity of technological investment, such as research and development expenses or intangible assets.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Communications Equipment: Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR216384USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025