Index 2010=1, Quarterly, Seasonally Adjusted
ULQBBU05ATQ661S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.00
Year-over-Year Change
7.17%
Date Range
1/1/1988 - 1/1/2011
Summary
This economic trend measures the Quarterly, Seasonally Adjusted Index of Unfilled Orders for Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft, with a base year of 2010. It provides insight into the capital goods manufacturing sector and business investment dynamics.
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 Index of Unfilled Orders for Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft tracks the backlog of outstanding orders for machinery, equipment, and other business investment goods. It is a leading indicator of future production and investment activity.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of manufacturing firms and calculated by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
This metric is closely watched by economists, policymakers, and investors to assess the strength of the capital goods sector and broader business investment trends.
Key Facts
- The index uses a base year of 2010 = 1.
- It measures the backlog of outstanding orders for capital goods.
- Unfilled orders are a leading indicator of future production and investment.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the Quarterly, Seasonally Adjusted Index of Unfilled Orders for Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft, which provides insight into the capital goods manufacturing sector and business investment dynamics.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The Index of Unfilled Orders for Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft is a leading indicator of future production and investment activity, making it closely watched by economists, policymakers, and investors to assess the strength of the capital goods sector and broader business investment trends.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of manufacturing firms and calculated by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This metric is used by economists, policymakers, and investors to assess the strength of the capital goods sector and broader business investment trends, which informs economic policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released on a quarterly basis by the U.S. Census Bureau, with typical update delays of a few weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Index 2010=1, Quarterly, Seasonally Adjusted (ULQBBU05ATQ661S), retrieved from FRED.