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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS Business Investment QoQ fell to -3.2% in Q1 2025
FMPMonthlyReleased February 2025
US Business Investment QoQ fell to -3.2% in Q1 2025, released February 2025, down 5.1% from December's 1.9% reading. The reading missed the 1.1% consensus by 4.3%.
Latest Release
-3.200000
Actual
1.100000
Consensus
1.900000
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish Stocks | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish Gold | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Business Investment QoQ (United States) was reported at -3.2% in January 2025. This missed the market consensus of 1.1% by 4.3%. The reading fell from the previous value of 1.9%. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate (Jun 17) and Retail Sales MoM (Jun 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update February 2025.
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Business Investment QoQ - US
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About Business Investment QoQ — United States
DEFINITION
Business Investment QoQ (Quarter over Quarter) is a financial indicator that measures the change in the amount of money businesses are investing in their operations and assets from one quarter to the next. It provides valuable insights into the current state and future outlook of the economy, as well as the confidence and growth plans of businesses. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, analysts, and policymakers as it can impact stock prices, interest rates, and overall economic performance.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.