Resources and Assets: Operating Equipment
RAOE • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
26.00
Year-over-Year Change
-3.70%
Date Range
3/19/1975 - 12/29/1976
Summary
The Resources and Assets: Operating Equipment (RAOE) trend tracks the value and composition of operating equipment owned by businesses across various economic sectors. This metric provides critical insights into business investment, capital expenditure, and overall economic infrastructure.
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
RAOE represents a comprehensive measure of tangible business assets used in production and service delivery. Economists analyze this trend to understand business capital formation, technological investment, and potential productivity improvements.
Methodology
Data is collected through systematic surveys and financial reporting from businesses, aggregated and standardized by federal economic statistical agencies.
Historical Context
This indicator is used in macroeconomic analysis to assess business confidence, investment cycles, and potential economic growth trajectories.
Key Facts
- Tracks the total value of operating equipment across different economic sectors
- Provides insights into business investment and capital expenditure trends
- Serves as a leading indicator of potential economic growth and technological advancement
FAQs
Q: What does RAOE specifically measure?
A: RAOE measures the total value of operating equipment owned by businesses, including machinery, vehicles, and other capital assets used in production.
Q: How often is RAOE data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of business asset investments.
Q: Why is RAOE important for economic analysis?
A: RAOE helps economists and policymakers understand business investment patterns, potential productivity improvements, and overall economic infrastructure development.
Q: How do changes in RAOE impact economic forecasting?
A: Significant changes in RAOE can signal shifts in business confidence, potential economic expansion or contraction, and technological investment trends.
Q: What are the limitations of RAOE data?
A: RAOE provides a broad overview but may not capture sector-specific nuances or rapid technological changes in specific industries.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Resources and Assets: Operating Equipment [RAOE], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025