Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Peripheral Equipment: Interest Expense
QFR105374USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,784.00
Year-over-Year Change
66.42%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the quarterly interest expenses for U.S. corporations in the computer and peripheral equipment sector. It provides insights into the financial health and borrowing costs of technology manufacturing companies.
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 trend represents the total interest payments made by computer and peripheral equipment corporations as part of their financial obligations. Economists analyze this metric to understand corporate financial strategies, investment patterns, and potential economic pressures in the technology manufacturing sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations to regulatory agencies, then aggregated and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to assess corporate financial conditions, credit market dynamics, and potential economic trends in the technology manufacturing industry.
Key Facts
- Measures quarterly interest expenses for computer and peripheral equipment corporations
- Provides insights into corporate borrowing and financial strategies
- Part of broader economic monitoring of technology sector financial health
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the total interest expenses for U.S. corporations in the computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing sector on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are interest expenses important?
A: Interest expenses reflect a company's borrowing costs and can indicate financial health, investment strategies, and potential economic pressures.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The data is gathered through mandatory quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and then processed by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Investors, financial analysts, policymakers, and economists use this data to understand technology sector financial trends and broader economic conditions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The indicator is updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of corporate financial performance in the computer and peripheral equipment sector.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Peripheral Equipment: Interest Expense [QFR105374USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025