Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Electrical Equipment, Appliances, and Components: Interest Expense
QFR105335USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,135.00
Year-over-Year Change
115.78%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the quarterly interest expenses for U.S. corporations in the electrical equipment, appliances, and components sector. It provides insight into the borrowing costs and financial health of a critical manufacturing 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 interest expense metric reflects the cost of debt financing for companies in this industrial sector, indicating their capital structure and financial strategy. Economists use this data to assess corporate financial performance, investment trends, and potential economic pressures.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and analysts to understand sectoral financial dynamics and potential economic indicators.
Key Facts
- Represents interest expenses for electrical equipment and appliance manufacturers
- Provides quarterly snapshot of corporate debt costs
- Reflects broader trends in industrial sector financing
FAQs
Q: What does this trend measure?
A: It tracks the total interest expenses for U.S. corporations in the electrical equipment and appliances manufacturing sector on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are interest expenses important?
A: Interest expenses indicate the cost of borrowing and can reflect a company's financial health, investment strategies, and overall economic conditions.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The data is gathered from quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and compiled by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: How do investors use this information?
A: Investors analyze this trend to understand the financial performance and borrowing costs of companies in the electrical equipment manufacturing sector.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a regular snapshot of the sector's financial dynamics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Electrical Equipment, Appliances, and Components: Interest Expense [QFR105335USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025