Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries: Interest Expense
QFR105512USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
586.00
Year-over-Year Change
107.07%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the interest expenses of U.S. corporations in the motion picture and sound recording industries, providing insights into their financial health and borrowing costs. It serves as a key indicator of industry-specific 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 data represents the quarterly interest expenses for corporations in media and entertainment sectors, reflecting their debt management and capital investment strategies. Economists use this metric to understand industry financial dynamics, investment patterns, and potential economic resilience.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations in the motion picture and sound recording industries to regulatory bodies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by financial analysts, policymakers, and investors to assess the financial performance and borrowing trends in the media and entertainment sector.
Key Facts
- Tracks quarterly interest expenses for motion picture and sound recording corporations
- Provides insights into industry-specific financial strategies
- Helps assess capital investment and debt management trends
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures the quarterly interest expenses of U.S. corporations in the motion picture and sound recording industries, indicating their borrowing costs and financial strategies.
Q: Why are interest expenses important for this industry?
A: Interest expenses reflect a company's debt levels, investment in content production, and overall financial health in a capital-intensive industry.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The data is gathered through mandatory quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations in the media and entertainment sectors.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this trend to understand industry financial dynamics, potential economic risks, and investment patterns in the media sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data is quarterly and represents aggregate industry trends, which may not capture individual company variations or short-term fluctuations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries: Interest Expense [QFR105512USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025