Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Other Short-Term Financial Investments
QFRD210333USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
10,657.00
Year-over-Year Change
34.29%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks quarterly short-term financial investments in machinery for U.S. corporations, providing insights into business capital allocation and investment strategies. It serves as a key indicator of corporate financial health and potential economic momentum.
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 metric represents corporate financial decisions related to machinery investments, reflecting business confidence and strategic planning for operational expansion or modernization. Economists analyze this trend to understand corporate investment patterns and potential economic growth signals.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations, aggregating reported short-term financial investments in machinery sectors.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess business investment cycles, potential economic expansion, and corporate capital expenditure strategies.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly financial investments in machinery by U.S. corporations
- Provides insights into business investment strategies and economic confidence
- Tracked and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures quarterly short-term financial investments in machinery by U.S. corporations, indicating business investment strategies and economic confidence.
Q: Why are machinery investments important?
A: Machinery investments signal business expansion, technological modernization, and potential economic growth across various industrial sectors.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of corporate investment trends.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this trend to understand business investment cycles, potential economic momentum, and inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents a specific subset of corporate investments and may not capture the entire landscape of business capital expenditures.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Other Short-Term Financial Investments [QFRD210333USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025