Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys: Interest Expense
QFR105371USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
587.00
Year-over-Year Change
52.86%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the quarterly interest expenses for U.S. corporations in the iron, steel, and ferroalloys sector, providing insight into their borrowing costs and financial health. Understanding these expenses helps analysts assess industry-specific financial pressures and potential investment risks.
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 corporations in a critical manufacturing sector, indicating their capital structure and borrowing strategies. Economists use this data to evaluate industry financial trends, credit conditions, and potential economic pressures.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and compiled by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand sectoral financial conditions, investment patterns, and potential indicators of industrial economic performance.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly interest expenses for iron, steel, and ferroalloys corporations
- Provides insight into sector-specific borrowing costs
- Helps analysts assess financial health of manufacturing industries
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the total interest expenses paid by U.S. corporations in the iron, steel, and ferroalloys manufacturing sector on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are interest expenses important?
A: Interest expenses reveal the cost of debt financing and can indicate a company's or sector's financial strategy and credit conditions.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The data is gathered from quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and compiled by federal economic research agencies.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers use this trend to understand industrial sector financial health, potential economic pressures, and investment climate.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of the sector's financial conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys: Interest Expense [QFR105371USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025