Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods: Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR216421USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
228,544.00
Year-over-Year Change
3.87%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend tracks quarterly property, plant, and equipment investments for U.S. wholesale trade and durable goods corporations. It provides critical insights into business capital expenditure and infrastructure investment strategies.
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 corporate investment in long-term physical assets across wholesale trade and durable goods sectors. Economists use this data to assess business confidence, potential economic expansion, and future productivity trends.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations, aggregating detailed capital investment reports.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to gauge industrial investment cycles and potential economic growth indicators.
Key Facts
- Measures quarterly capital investments in physical assets
- Covers wholesale trade and durable goods sectors
- Provides insights into business investment strategies
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks quarterly investments in property, plant, and equipment for U.S. wholesale trade and durable goods corporations.
Q: Why is this trend important?
A: It reveals business confidence levels and potential future economic expansion through capital expenditure analysis.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is collected and reported on a quarterly basis by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: They assess industrial investment trends to inform economic policy and predict potential growth sectors.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend focuses specifically on wholesale trade and durable goods, which may not represent the entire economic landscape.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods: Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR216421USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025