This indicator measures the annual change in the total value of capital expenditures by businesses and public corporations on fixed assets. It includes spending on machinery, buildings, and software, which are essential for long-term productivity and economic expansion. High business investment is often a sign of corporate optimism and future growth potential.
The data is typically derived from quarterly surveys of businesses regarding their capital spending. The year-over-year figure compares the current quarter's total investment to the same quarter of the previous year, adjusted for inflation.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.80 | -1.00 | +1.80 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | -1.30 | -1.80 | +0.50 |
| May 14, 2026 | -1.80 | 2.80 | -4.60 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.80 | 2.00 | -0.20 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 2.00 | 3.10 | -1.10 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 2.70 | 0.70 | +2.00 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 0.70 | 1.00 | -0.30 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 3.00 | 0.10 | +2.90 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 0.10 | 5.00 | -4.90 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 6.10 | 8.10 | -2.00 |
| May 15, 2025 | 8.10 | 2.00 | +6.10 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1.80 | -0.70 | +2.50 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | -0.70 | 3.00 | -3.70 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 5.80 | 4.50 | +1.30 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 4.50 | 2.50 | +2.00 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 0.20 | -1.10 | +1.30 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | -1.10 | 2.50 | -3.60 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | -1.00 | -0.60 | -0.40 |
| May 10, 2024 | -0.60 | 0.30 | -0.90 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 2.80 | 3.70 | -0.90 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 3.70 | 1.10 | +2.60 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | 2.30 | 2.80 | -0.50 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | 2.80 | 6.50 | -3.70 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 9.20 | 6.70 | +2.50 |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 6.70 | 8.10 | -1.40 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 5.80 | 3.20 | +2.60 |
| May 12, 2023 | 3.20 | 11.90 | -8.70 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 10.80 | 13.20 | -2.40 |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 13.20 | 1.00 | +12.20 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | 1.30 | 3.50 | -2.20 |
| Nov 11, 2022 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 0.00 |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 5.20 | 5.00 | +0.20 |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 5.00 | 1.20 | +3.80 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 8.30 | 8.50 | -0.20 |
| May 12, 2022 | 8.50 | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 1.00 | -0.80 | +1.80 |
| Feb 11, 2022 | -0.80 | -1.50 | +0.70 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | 2.60 | 0.80 | +1.80 |
| Nov 11, 2021 | 0.80 | 5.10 | -4.30 |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 12.90 | 9.70 | +3.20 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 2 | 1.80 | -0.20 ↓ |
