Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Printing and Related Support Activities: Interest Expense

QFR105323USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

468.00

Year-over-Year Change

26.15%

Date Range

10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025

Summary

This economic indicator tracks the interest expenses for U.S. corporations in the printing and related support activities sector. It provides insights into the financial burden and borrowing costs for businesses within this specific 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 quarterly interest payments made by corporations in the printing and related support activities sector, reflecting their debt obligations and financial strategies. Economists use this data to assess industry-specific financial health, borrowing patterns, and potential economic pressures.

Methodology

Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of corporations in the printing and related support activities sector, compiled by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Historical Context

This metric is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand sectoral financial trends, lending conditions, and potential indicators of business investment and economic performance.

Key Facts

  • Measures quarterly interest expenses for printing and support activities corporations
  • Provides insight into sector-specific financial burden and borrowing costs
  • Part of broader Federal Reserve economic tracking efforts

FAQs

Q: What does this economic indicator specifically measure?

A: It tracks the total interest expenses for corporations in the printing and related support activities sector on a quarterly basis.

Q: Why are interest expenses important for economic analysis?

A: Interest expenses reflect borrowing costs, financial health, and potential investment strategies of businesses in a specific industry sector.

Q: How is this data collected?

A: The U.S. Federal Reserve conducts comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of corporations in the printing and related support activities sector.

Q: What can this trend tell us about the broader economy?

A: It can provide insights into lending conditions, business investment patterns, and potential economic pressures in a specific industry segment.

Q: How frequently is this data updated?

A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a regular snapshot of the sector's financial conditions.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Printing and Related Support Activities: Interest Expense [QFR105323USNO], retrieved from FRED.

Last Checked: 8/1/2025