Nonfinancial Noncorporate Business; Gross Fixed Investment, Residential Equipment and Structures, Transactions
Quarterly
NNBGFIQ027S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
208,398.00
Year-over-Year Change
6.91%
Date Range
10/1/1946 - 1/1/2025
Summary
The Quarterly Nonfinancial Noncorporate Business Gross Fixed Investment series measures the fixed investment spending of nonfinancial, noncorporate businesses in the United States. This metric provides insights into investment trends and business activity in the private 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 Quarterly Nonfinancial Noncorporate Business Gross Fixed Investment series tracks the acquisition of fixed assets, such as structures, equipment, and software, by unincorporated private businesses. This data point is a key indicator of capital expenditure and economic expansion within the non-corporate segment of the U.S. economy.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis based on surveys and administrative records.
Historical Context
This metric is used by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to assess the health and investment trends of the broader private sector.
Key Facts
- Tracks fixed asset investment by unincorporated private businesses.
- Provides insights into capital expenditure and economic expansion.
- Used by economists and policymakers to assess private sector health.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Quarterly Nonfinancial Noncorporate Business Gross Fixed Investment series measures the fixed investment spending of nonfinancial, unincorporated private businesses in the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides valuable insights into capital expenditure and investment trends within the private sector, which is a key driver of economic growth and expansion.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis based on surveys and administrative records.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Economists, policymakers, and market analysts use this metric to assess the health and investment trends of the broader private sector, which informs economic policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released quarterly, and there may be minor revisions to previously published figures.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Nonfinancial Noncorporate Business Gross Fixed Investment (NNBGFIQ027S), retrieved from FRED.