Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Transportation Equipment: Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR216TRAUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
558,933.00
Year-over-Year Change
15.08%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) investments in the U.S. transportation equipment sector, providing critical insights into industrial capital expenditure. The data reflects corporate investment strategies and potential economic growth indicators for 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 quarterly financial report represents the aggregate value of long-term physical assets owned by transportation equipment manufacturers, including machinery, land, buildings, and infrastructure investments. Economists use this metric to assess industrial capacity, investment trends, and potential economic expansion in the manufacturing sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive corporate financial reporting, aggregating PP&E values from transportation equipment companies' quarterly financial statements.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to evaluate industrial investment cycles, manufacturing sector health, and potential economic momentum.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly PP&E investments in transportation equipment manufacturing
- Provides insights into corporate investment strategies and industrial capacity
- Serves as a leading indicator of potential economic growth in the manufacturing sector
FAQs
Q: What does PP&E represent in this context?
A: PP&E refers to Property, Plant, and Equipment, which are long-term physical assets used in manufacturing operations, including machinery, buildings, and land.
Q: Why are transportation equipment investments important?
A: These investments indicate industrial health, technological advancement, and potential economic expansion in the manufacturing sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing current insights into corporate investment trends.
Q: Who uses this economic trend?
A: Policymakers, investors, economic researchers, and corporate strategists use this trend to assess manufacturing sector performance.
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: Transportation Equipment: Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR216TRAUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025