Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Management and Technical Consulting Services: Interest Expense
QFR105546USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
937.00
Year-over-Year Change
133.67%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the interest expenses for U.S. corporations in the management and technical consulting services sector. It provides insights into the borrowing costs and financial health of businesses within this specific industry 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 trend represents the quarterly interest payments made by corporations in management and technical consulting services, reflecting their debt obligations and financing strategies. Economists use this data to assess corporate financial performance, credit conditions, and potential economic pressures.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations, aggregating interest expense reports from businesses in the management and technical consulting services sector.
Historical Context
This metric is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to understand corporate financial trends, credit market conditions, and potential economic indicators.
Key Facts
- Measures quarterly interest expenses for management and technical consulting services corporations
- Provides insight into corporate borrowing costs and financial strategies
- Part of broader economic indicators tracking business financial health
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the total interest expenses for U.S. corporations in the management and technical consulting services 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 overall economic conditions.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The data is gathered through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of corporations in the management and technical consulting services industry.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Policymakers, investors, financial analysts, and economists use this data to understand corporate financial trends and economic conditions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of corporate interest expenses in the specified sector.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Management and Technical Consulting Services: Interest Expense [QFR105546USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025