Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Nondurable Goods: Interest Expense
QFR105422USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
3,577.00
Year-over-Year Change
43.77%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the interest expenses for wholesale trade corporations in the nondurable goods sector, providing insights into their financial costs and borrowing patterns. Understanding these expenses helps economists assess corporate financial health 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 trend represents the quarterly interest expenses incurred by U.S. wholesale trade corporations specifically in the nondurable goods category, reflecting their debt obligations and financing strategies. Economists analyze this metric to understand corporate financial dynamics, lending conditions, and potential impacts on business investment and economic performance.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of corporate entities, compiled and standardized by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to assess corporate financial conditions, potential credit market trends, and broader economic health.
Key Facts
- Tracks quarterly interest expenses for nondurable goods wholesale trade corporations
- Provides insights into corporate borrowing and financial strategies
- Part of broader economic indicator series monitoring business financial health
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the quarterly interest expenses for U.S. wholesale trade corporations in the nondurable goods sector, reflecting their debt and financing costs.
Q: Why are interest expenses important?
A: Interest expenses reveal corporate borrowing costs, financial strategies, and can indicate broader economic conditions like credit market dynamics and lending rates.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of corporate financial trends in the wholesale trade sector.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze these trends to understand corporate financial health, potential economic pressures, and inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data is specific to wholesale trade in nondurable goods and may not fully represent the entire corporate landscape or other industry sectors.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Nondurable Goods: Interest Expense [QFR105422USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025