Nominal Private Sector, Changes in Inventories for Australia
Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
NINVPNSAXDCAUQ • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,857.00
Year-over-Year Change
-71.80%
Date Range
7/1/1959 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This series measures quarterly non-residential private fixed investment in the United States, without seasonal adjustments. It is a key indicator of business capital spending and economic growth.
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
Non-residential private fixed investment tracks spending by businesses on new structures, equipment, and intellectual property. It is an important measure of economic activity and business confidence, providing insights into future production capacity and investment trends.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis from various private and government sources.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this data to assess the health of the broader economy and inform decisions around fiscal and monetary policy.
Key Facts
- Quarterly data, not seasonally adjusted
- Measures business investment in structures, equipment, and intellectual property
- An indicator of economic growth and business confidence
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This series measures quarterly non-residential private fixed investment in the United States, which tracks business spending on new structures, equipment, and intellectual property.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Non-residential private fixed investment is an important indicator of economic activity and business confidence, providing insights into future production capacity and investment trends.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis from various private and government sources.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this data to assess the health of the broader economy and inform decisions around fiscal and monetary policy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released quarterly, with a delay of approximately one month after the end of the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted (NINVPNSAXDCAUQ), retrieved from FRED.