Business Fixed Investment (Quarterly Change) vs Nominal GDP (Current Dollars)
Business Fixed Investment (Quarterly Change) is currently 3.8% (down -0.9%). Nominal GDP (Current Dollars) is currently 29.72T (up +0.4T).
| Metric | Business Fixed Investment (Quarterly Change) | Nominal GDP (Current Dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Current value | 3.8% | 29.72T |
| Previous reading | 4.7% | 29.35T |
| Change | -0.9% | +0.4T |
| Trend | down | up |
| Frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Source | Bureau of Economic Analysis | Bureau of Economic Analysis |
| Last updated | 2026-03-27 | 2026-03-27 |
| Category | growth | growth |
What Business Fixed Investment (Quarterly Change) measures
Business fixed investment measures spending by businesses on structures (factories, offices), equipment, and intellectual property products (software, R&D). It reflects corporate confidence in future demand and is a key component of GDP.
Business investment grew at 3.8% annualized — positive but decelerating from 4.7% last quarter. AI-related capital expenditure (data centers, chips, software) is a bright spot, while traditional equipment investment is more muted. For executives, sustained investment growth signals corporate confidence, but the deceleration suggests some companies are becoming more cautious amid tariff uncertainty and tight financial conditions.
What Nominal GDP (Current Dollars) measures
Nominal GDP measures the total dollar value of all goods and services produced in the United States at current market prices, without adjusting for inflation. It represents the raw size of the economy.
Nominal GDP shows the absolute size of the U.S. economy in current dollars. At nearly $30 trillion, the U.S. remains the world's largest economy. Executives use nominal GDP to size markets, estimate total addressable revenue, and benchmark company performance against the broader economy. Revenue growing faster than nominal GDP means you're gaining market share.
Frequently asked
Business Fixed Investment (Quarterly Change) is currently 3.8%, down -0.9% from the previous reading. Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, updated quarterly.
Nominal GDP (Current Dollars) is currently 29.72T, up +0.4T from the previous reading. Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, updated quarterly.
Business investment grew at 3.8% annualized — positive but decelerating from 4.7% last quarter. AI-related capital expenditure (data centers, chips, software) is a bright spot, while traditional equip Nominal GDP shows the absolute size of the U.S. economy in current dollars. At nearly $30 trillion, the U.S. remains the world's largest economy. Executives use nominal GDP to size markets, estimate t