Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Chemicals: Interest Expense

QFR105325USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

2,287.00

Year-over-Year Change

63.59%

Date Range

10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025

Summary

Tracks quarterly interest expenses for U.S. chemical corporations. Provides critical insight into financing costs and financial health of the chemical manufacturing 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

This metric measures the total interest payments made by chemical companies during each financial quarter. It reflects borrowing costs and financial strategy.

Methodology

Data collected through quarterly corporate financial reporting to U.S. government agencies.

Historical Context

Used by investors and analysts to assess corporate financial performance in chemical manufacturing.

Key Facts

  • Reflects borrowing costs for chemical manufacturers
  • Quarterly reporting provides current financial insights
  • Indicates corporate financial strategy and health

FAQs

Q: What does interest expense indicate about a company?

A: Interest expense shows how much a company pays for borrowed capital. Higher expenses can suggest increased financial leverage or borrowing costs.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: The data is updated quarterly through corporate financial reports. Provides current snapshot of industry financial conditions.

Q: Why do investors track interest expenses?

A: Interest expenses impact profitability and reveal a company's financial management strategies and borrowing costs.

Q: How does interest expense relate to chemical industry performance?

A: It reflects financing costs that directly impact corporate profitability and investment capabilities in the chemical sector.

Q: Can interest expenses change quickly?

A: Yes, they can fluctuate based on interest rates, corporate borrowing, and overall economic conditions.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Chemicals: Interest Expense (QFR105325USNO), retrieved from FRED.