Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Total Assets
QFR223333USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
705,405.00
Year-over-Year Change
13.97%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total assets of U.S. machinery corporations on a quarterly basis, providing insight into the financial health and investment capacity of the industrial manufacturing sector. The trend helps economists and investors understand capital investment, technological infrastructure, and potential economic growth in the machinery industry.
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 for Machinery Total Assets represents a comprehensive snapshot of corporate balance sheets in the manufacturing equipment sector. Economists analyze this metric to assess capital formation, investment trends, and potential productivity improvements in industrial manufacturing.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive corporate financial reporting, aggregated and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve using consistent accounting standards.
Historical Context
This trend is critical for policymakers evaluating industrial capacity, investment incentives, and potential economic stimulus strategies targeting manufacturing infrastructure.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly total assets for U.S. machinery corporations
- Provides insight into industrial sector financial health
- Helps track long-term capital investment trends
FAQs
Q: What does total assets represent in this context?
A: Total assets include all valuable resources owned by machinery corporations, such as equipment, property, cash, and investments that can be used to generate economic value.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The Quarterly Financial Report is typically updated every three months, providing a current snapshot of the machinery sector's financial condition.
Q: Why are machinery total assets important for economic analysis?
A: Total assets indicate a sector's capacity for production, potential for growth, and overall financial strength, which are crucial indicators of economic performance.
Q: How do changes in total assets impact economic policy?
A: Significant changes in machinery total assets can influence policy decisions related to industrial investment, tax incentives, and economic stimulus strategies.
Q: What are the limitations of this economic indicator?
A: While valuable, this metric represents only one sector and should be analyzed alongside other economic indicators for comprehensive insights.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Total Assets [QFR223333USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025