Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Management and Technical Consulting Services: Income (Loss) from Operations
QFR104546USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2,540.00
Year-over-Year Change
65.69%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the operational income of U.S. corporations in the management and technical consulting services sector. It provides critical insights into the financial performance and profitability of a key knowledge-based industry segment.
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 the net income generated from core business operations for management and technical consulting firms, excluding extraordinary financial events. Economists use this metric to assess sector-specific economic health, business investment trends, and potential productivity signals.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations, aggregating operational income reports from management and technical consulting service companies.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic researchers to understand service sector dynamics, business cycle trends, and potential economic growth indicators.
Key Facts
- Measures operational income for management and technical consulting services
- Provides quarterly snapshot of sector financial performance
- Reflects business investment and economic service sector health
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator specifically measure?
A: It tracks the income (or loss) from core operations for U.S. corporations in management and technical consulting services, excluding non-operational financial events.
Q: Why is this trend important for economists?
A: It offers insights into service sector economic performance, business investment trends, and potential indicators of broader economic health.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is collected and reported on a quarterly basis, providing regular updates on the financial performance of the sector.
Q: How can businesses use this information?
A: Companies can benchmark their performance against industry trends and understand broader market dynamics in the management and technical consulting services sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data represents aggregate performance and may not capture individual company variations or emerging market segments within the consulting services industry.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Management and Technical Consulting Services: Income (Loss) from Operations [QFR104546USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025