Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Nonferrous Metals: Total Assets
QFR223381USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
191,804.00
Year-over-Year Change
13.51%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the total assets of U.S. nonferrous metals corporations on a quarterly basis, providing insight into the financial health and investment capacity of this critical industrial sector. The metric serves as a key indicator of industrial infrastructure, technological investment, and potential economic growth in manufacturing and related industries.
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 total assets metric represents the cumulative value of all resources owned by nonferrous metals corporations, including physical assets, financial investments, and operational equipment. Economists analyze this trend to understand capital formation, investment strategies, and potential economic resilience in the metals and manufacturing sectors.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations to federal regulatory agencies, then aggregated and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This economic indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and analysts to assess industrial capacity, predict economic trends, and evaluate sector-specific financial performance.
Key Facts
- Represents comprehensive financial snapshot of nonferrous metals corporations
- Includes tangible and intangible assets across the sector
- Provides quarterly updates on industrial capital formation
FAQs
Q: What are nonferrous metals?
A: Nonferrous metals are metals that do not contain iron, such as aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, tin, titanium, and zinc. These metals are crucial in manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure development.
Q: Why are total assets important for this sector?
A: Total assets indicate a corporation's financial strength, investment capacity, and potential for future growth. For nonferrous metals companies, this metric reflects technological capabilities and market competitiveness.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The Quarterly Financial Report is updated every quarter, providing a consistent and timely view of the nonferrous metals sector's financial performance.
Q: How do economists use this data?
A: Economists use this trend to analyze industrial investment patterns, predict economic cycles, and assess the overall health of the manufacturing and metals industries.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents a snapshot of corporate assets and may not capture real-time market dynamics or immediate economic shifts. It should be used in conjunction with other economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Nonferrous Metals: Total Assets [QFR223381USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025