Capital Expenditure (CapEx) YoY measures the annual change in the total value of new physical assets purchased by businesses, such as machinery, equipment, and buildings. This indicator is a crucial gauge of business confidence and future economic productivity, as companies increase spending when they anticipate growth. High CapEx levels often precede periods of economic expansion and increased employment. It is a key component in calculating broader Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures.
Calculated by surveying a broad sample of private corporations to aggregate their actual spending on fixed assets during the quarter, then comparing it to the same quarter of the previous year.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 1.60 | 0.20 | +1.40 |
| May 31, 2026 | 0.00 | 4.10 | -4.10 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 6.50 | 3.00 | +3.50 |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 2.90 | 5.90 | -3.00 |
| Aug 31, 2025 | 7.60 | 6.20 | +1.40 |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 6.40 | 3.80 | +2.60 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | -0.20 | 4.90 | -5.10 |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 8.10 | 7.10 | +1.00 |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 7.40 | 9.90 | -2.50 |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 6.80 | 12.20 | -5.40 |
| Mar 3, 2024 | 16.40 | 1.90 | +14.50 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 3.40 | 2.10 | +1.30 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 4.50 | 5.40 | -0.90 |
| May 31, 2023 | 11.00 | 5.50 | +5.50 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 7.70 | 3.00 | +4.70 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 9.80 | 3.10 | +6.70 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 4.60 | 2.00 | +2.60 |
| May 31, 2022 | 3.00 | 5.10 | -2.10 |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 4.30 | 3.80 | +0.50 |
| Nov 30, 2021 | 1.20 | 4.40 | -3.20 |
