Changes in Accounts Receivable, Medium Sized and Small Manufacturing Corporations for United States

A09062USA174NNBR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

-5.00

Year-over-Year Change

-99.54%

Date Range

1/1/1917 - 1/1/1942

Summary

This economic indicator tracks changes in accounts receivable for medium-sized and small manufacturing corporations in the United States. It provides insights into the financial health and liquidity of this crucial segment of the economy.

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

Accounts receivable are amounts owed to a business by its customers for goods or services provided on credit. Monitoring changes in this metric can help economists and policymakers assess the financing conditions and cash flow challenges facing manufacturers.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of medium-sized and small manufacturing firms across the United States.

Historical Context

This indicator is used to inform assessments of economic conditions and credit market trends.

Key Facts

  • Accounts receivable reflect money owed to businesses for completed work or delivered goods.
  • Changes in accounts receivable can signal shifts in customer demand and access to credit.
  • This metric focuses on medium-sized and small manufacturing firms, a key driver of the U.S. economy.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This indicator tracks changes in accounts receivable for medium-sized and small manufacturing corporations in the United States. It provides insights into the financial health and liquidity of this crucial segment of the economy.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: Monitoring changes in accounts receivable can help economists and policymakers assess the financing conditions and cash flow challenges facing manufacturers, which are important for understanding broader economic conditions and credit market trends.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of medium-sized and small manufacturing firms across the United States.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This indicator is used to inform assessments of economic conditions and credit market trends, which can then inform policymaking decisions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is subject to typical survey collection and processing timelines, which may result in some update delays compared to other economic indicators.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Changes in Accounts Receivable, Medium Sized and Small Manufacturing Corporations for United States (A09062USA174NNBR), retrieved from FRED.