Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Fabricated Metal Products: Interest Expense
QFR105332USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,614.00
Year-over-Year Change
62.87%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the quarterly interest expenses for U.S. corporations in the fabricated metal products sector, providing insight into their borrowing costs and financial health. Understanding these expenses helps economists and investors assess the sector's 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 metal product manufacturers, 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 surveys of U.S. corporations in the fabricated metal products industry, compiled by the Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand industrial sector financial dynamics, lending conditions, and potential economic indicators.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly interest expenses for U.S. fabricated metal product corporations
- Provides insights into sector-specific borrowing costs and financial strategies
- Part of broader Federal Reserve economic monitoring efforts
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It tracks the total interest expenses for U.S. corporations in the fabricated metal products sector on a quarterly basis, reflecting their debt costs.
Q: Why are interest expenses important for this sector?
A: Interest expenses indicate the cost of capital, financial health, and borrowing strategies of metal product manufacturers, which can signal broader economic trends.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The Federal Reserve conducts comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of corporations in the fabricated metal products industry to compile this data.
Q: How do economists use this trend?
A: Economists analyze this trend to understand sector-specific financial conditions, investment risks, and potential macroeconomic indicators.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of the sector's financial performance and borrowing costs.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Fabricated Metal Products: Interest Expense [QFR105332USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025