Expensed Equipment, Materials, Parts, and Supplies for Warehousing and Storage, All Establishments, Employer Firms
WASEEMPASAE5493 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,645.00
Year-over-Year Change
13.37%
Date Range
1/1/2015 - 1/1/2017
Summary
This economic trend measures the value of expensed equipment, materials, parts, and supplies used by warehousing and storage establishments in the United States. It provides insights into the operational costs and investment activities in this critical logistics sector.
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 Expensed Equipment, Materials, Parts, and Supplies for Warehousing and Storage metric represents the expenses incurred by warehousing and storage firms for the equipment, materials, parts, and supplies needed to operate their facilities. This data point is a key indicator of activity and investment in the logistics industry.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of U.S. businesses by the Census Bureau.
Historical Context
Policymakers and industry analysts use this metric to gauge the health and investment trends in the warehousing and logistics sector.
Key Facts
- Warehousing and storage is a $200 billion industry in the U.S.
- Expensed equipment and supplies account for 25-30% of total operating costs.
- Trends in this metric signal investment and growth in the logistics sector.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This metric measures the value of expensed equipment, materials, parts, and supplies used by warehousing and storage establishments in the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data point provides insights into the operational costs and investment activities in the critical logistics sector, which is important for policymakers and industry analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of U.S. businesses by the Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and industry analysts use this metric to gauge the health and investment trends in the warehousing and logistics sector.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published quarterly with a typical 2-3 month delay.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Expensed Equipment, Materials, Parts, and Supplies for Warehousing and Storage, All Establishments, Employer Firms (WASEEMPASAE5493), retrieved from FRED.