Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries: Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR216512USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
21,744.00
Year-over-Year Change
34.36%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the quarterly property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) investments in the U.S. motion picture and sound recording industries. It provides critical insights into capital expenditure and infrastructure development within these creative sectors.
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 fixed assets acquired by media and entertainment companies, reflecting their technological and production capacity investments. Economists use this data to assess industry growth, technological modernization, and potential economic expansion in the creative sectors.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of corporate entities in the motion picture and sound recording industries, compiled by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand capital investment patterns, technological innovation, and potential economic contributions of media and entertainment industries.
Key Facts
- Tracks quarterly PP&E investments in motion picture and sound recording industries
- Indicates technological and infrastructure development in creative sectors
- Provides insights into industry capital expenditure trends
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures the quarterly property, plant, and equipment investments in U.S. motion picture and sound recording industries, tracking their capital expenditures.
Q: Why are PP&E investments important for media industries?
A: PP&E investments indicate technological modernization, production capacity expansion, and potential for future growth in creative sectors.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The U.S. Federal Reserve conducts comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of corporate entities in these industries to compile the data.
Q: How can investors use this trend?
A: Investors can assess industry health, technological investment, and potential growth opportunities in media and entertainment sectors.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing current insights into capital expenditure trends in motion picture and sound recording industries.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries: Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR216512USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025