Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Foundries: Interest Expense
QFR105331USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
51.00
Year-over-Year Change
-10.53%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the quarterly interest expenses for U.S. foundry corporations, providing insight into their borrowing costs and financial health. Understanding these expenses helps analysts assess corporate financial strategies and potential economic pressures.
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 interest expense metric reflects the cost of debt financing for foundry corporations, indicating their capital structure and borrowing efficiency. Economists use this data to evaluate sector-specific financial trends and potential investment risks.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reporting by corporations, aggregated and analyzed by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand industrial sector financial dynamics, investment patterns, and potential economic stress indicators.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly interest expenses for U.S. foundry corporations
- Provides insights into corporate debt management strategies
- Helps economists assess sector-specific financial health
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It tracks the quarterly interest expenses for U.S. foundry corporations, reflecting their borrowing costs and financial strategies.
Q: Why are interest expenses important for economic analysis?
A: Interest expenses indicate a corporation's debt burden, borrowing costs, and potential financial stress, which can signal broader economic trends.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of foundry corporations' financial performance.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze these trends to understand industrial sector financial health, potential investment risks, and economic resilience.
Q: What are the limitations of this economic indicator?
A: The data is specific to foundry corporations and may not fully represent broader manufacturing or economic trends, requiring complementary analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Foundries: Interest Expense [QFR105331USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025