Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Electronic Products: Interest Expense
QFR105COMUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6,695.00
Year-over-Year Change
74.12%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the interest expenses of U.S. corporations in the computer and electronic products sector, providing insights into their borrowing costs and financial health. Understanding these expenses helps analysts assess industry investment patterns, credit utilization, 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 payments made by computer and electronic product corporations, reflecting their debt management strategies and access to capital markets. Economists use this metric to evaluate sector-specific financial conditions and potential investment trends.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of corporate financial statements, aggregated and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This indicator is crucial for policymakers, investors, and financial analysts in understanding technology sector financial dynamics and potential economic indicators.
Key Facts
- Tracks quarterly interest expenses for computer and electronic product corporations
- Provides insights into sector-specific borrowing costs and financial strategies
- Part of broader Federal Reserve economic monitoring efforts
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the total interest expenses of U.S. corporations in the computer and electronic products sector on a quarterly basis, reflecting their debt obligations and borrowing costs.
Q: Why are interest expenses important for this sector?
A: Interest expenses reveal the cost of capital, investment strategies, and financial health of technology companies, which can signal broader economic trends.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The data is gathered through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of corporate financial statements, compiled and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: How do analysts use this information?
A: Economists and investors use this trend to assess technology sector financial conditions, investment patterns, and potential economic indicators.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of the sector's financial dynamics throughout the year.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Electronic Products: Interest Expense [QFR105COMUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025