Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries: Income (Loss) from Operations
QFR104512USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
200.00
Year-over-Year Change
-186.96%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the operational income or loss for U.S. corporations in the motion picture and sound recording industries. It provides critical insights into the financial performance and economic health of a significant creative sector.
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
The trend represents quarterly financial performance metrics for media and entertainment corporations, capturing their core operational profitability before external financial factors. Economists use this data to assess industry resilience, investment potential, and broader entertainment sector economic dynamics.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reporting by corporations in the motion picture and sound recording industries, compiled and standardized by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand sector-specific economic trends, potential job market impacts, and creative industry financial sustainability.
Key Facts
- Tracks quarterly operational income for U.S. media corporations
- Provides insights into creative industry financial health
- Reflects broader economic trends in entertainment sectors
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the income or loss from core operations for U.S. corporations in motion picture and sound recording industries on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why is this trend important for investors?
A: It offers a snapshot of financial performance in the media sector, helping investors assess industry health and potential investment opportunities.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current view of the industry's financial performance.
Q: What can this trend tell us about the broader economy?
A: It can indicate consumer spending patterns, technological disruption, and overall economic conditions affecting creative industries.
Q: What are the limitations of this economic indicator?
A: The data represents corporate financial performance and may not capture individual company nuances or emerging market segments.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries: Income (Loss) from Operations [QFR104512USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025