Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Scientific Research and Development Services: Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR216547USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
30,237.00
Year-over-Year Change
9.52%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend tracks quarterly financial data for property, plant, and equipment investments in U.S. scientific research and development services. It provides critical insights into technological infrastructure spending and innovation investment across the scientific research sector.
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 trend represents a key indicator of corporate capital expenditure in scientific research infrastructure, reflecting technological advancement and economic commitment to innovation. Economists use this data to assess research sector health, investment trends, and potential productivity growth.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations in scientific research and development services, compiled and standardized by federal economic statistical agencies.
Historical Context
This metric is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to evaluate technological investment, research capacity, and potential long-term economic competitiveness.
Key Facts
- Measures quarterly capital investments in scientific research infrastructure
- Provides insights into technological innovation spending
- Reflects corporate commitment to research and development
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It tracks quarterly property, plant, and equipment investments in U.S. scientific research and development services, indicating technological infrastructure spending.
Q: Why is this trend important?
A: The trend reveals corporate investment in research infrastructure, which can signal technological innovation potential and economic competitiveness.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing current insights into research sector capital expenditures.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Policymakers, investors, economic researchers, and technology sector analysts use this data to assess research investment trends.
Q: What are the limitations of this trend?
A: The data focuses specifically on scientific research services and may not capture broader technology sector investments or global research spending.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Scientific Research and Development Services: Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR216547USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025