Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Interest Expense
QFR105549USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2,544.00
Year-over-Year Change
51.16%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the interest expenses for U.S. corporations in professional and technical services sectors, excluding legal services. It provides insight into the financial burden and borrowing costs for businesses in 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 professional and technical service industries, reflecting their debt obligations and financial strategies. Economists use this data to assess corporate financial health, borrowing patterns, and potential economic pressures on service-sector businesses.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations, aggregating interest expense reports from businesses in the specified sector.
Historical Context
This metric is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to understand corporate financial dynamics, credit market conditions, and potential economic stress in professional service industries.
Key Facts
- Measures interest expenses for professional and technical service corporations
- Excludes legal services sector specifically
- Provides quarterly snapshot of corporate financial obligations
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the total interest expenses for U.S. corporations in professional and technical service industries 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 comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations in the specified service sectors.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: They analyze these trends to understand credit market conditions, corporate financial strategies, and potential economic challenges in the service sector.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a regular snapshot of corporate financial conditions in professional and technical services.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Interest Expense [QFR105549USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025