Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Nondurable Manufacturing: Total Assets
QFR223NDUUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6,756,030.00
Year-over-Year Change
5.46%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the total assets of U.S. nondurable manufacturing corporations on a quarterly basis, providing insight into the financial health and investment capacity of this critical economic sector. The metric helps economists and investors understand the scale and potential growth of manufacturing industries that produce short-lived goods like food, beverages, and clothing.
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 nondurable manufacturing corporations, including cash, inventory, equipment, and property. Economists analyze this trend to assess sector-wide financial strength, investment potential, and potential leading indicators of economic performance.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations, compiled and standardized by the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system.
Historical Context
Policymakers and financial analysts use this trend to evaluate industrial capacity, potential economic resilience, and sectoral investment patterns.
Key Facts
- Tracks total financial resources of U.S. nondurable manufacturing corporations
- Provides quarterly updates on sector-wide asset valuation
- Includes tangible and intangible assets across manufacturing industries
FAQs
Q: What industries are included in nondurable manufacturing?
A: Nondurable manufacturing includes sectors producing goods with a short lifespan, such as food, beverages, textiles, paper products, and chemicals.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The Quarterly Financial Report is typically updated every three months, providing current snapshots of corporate financial positions.
Q: Why are total assets important for economic analysis?
A: Total assets indicate a sector's financial health, investment capacity, and potential for future growth and economic contribution.
Q: How can investors use this data?
A: Investors can use total asset trends to assess sector performance, identify potential investment opportunities, and understand broader economic dynamics.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents aggregate figures and may not capture individual company performance or rapid market changes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Nondurable Manufacturing: Total Assets [QFR223NDUUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025