Domestic Financial Sectors; Gross Fixed Investment, Nonresidential Structures, Equipment, and Intellectual Property Products, Transactions
FBGFEEQ027S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
402,959.00
Year-over-Year Change
29.06%
Date Range
10/1/1946 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures investments in nonresidential structures, equipment, and intellectual property products by domestic financial sectors. It provides insights into capital expenditures and business investments within the financial industry.
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 Domestic Financial Sectors; Gross Fixed Investment, Nonresidential Structures, Equipment, and Intellectual Property Products, Transactions metric tracks capital investments made by financial firms and institutions. It is a key indicator of economic activity and business confidence within the financial sector.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis as part of the National Income and Product Accounts.
Historical Context
This metric is closely monitored by policymakers, economists, and market analysts to assess financial sector investment trends and inform economic forecasting and policy decisions.
Key Facts
- Financial sector investments in structures, equipment, and IP products totaled $1.2 trillion in 2021.
- Nonresidential structures account for the largest share of financial sector investments at around 40%.
- Investment in intellectual property products has grown rapidly, now comprising over 30% of total financial sector investments.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This metric tracks investments in nonresidential structures, equipment, and intellectual property products made by domestic financial sectors, providing insights into capital expenditures and business investments within the financial industry.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric is closely monitored by policymakers, economists, and market analysts as an indicator of economic activity and business confidence within the financial sector, informing economic forecasting and policy decisions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis as part of the National Income and Product Accounts.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This metric is used by policymakers, economists, and market analysts to assess financial sector investment trends and inform economic forecasting and policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published quarterly by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, with typical update delays of several weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Domestic Financial Sectors; Gross Fixed Investment, Nonresidential Structures, Equipment, and Intellectual Property Products, Transactions (FBGFEEQ027S), retrieved from FRED.