Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Information: Interest Expense

QFR105INFUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

18,323.00

Year-over-Year Change

44.74%

Date Range

10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025

Summary

The Quarterly Financial Report tracks corporate interest expenses across U.S. corporations. It provides critical insights into corporate financial burdens and borrowing costs.

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

This series measures total interest expenses for U.S. corporations, reflecting borrowing costs and financial leverage. It helps economists understand corporate financial health.

Methodology

Collected through comprehensive quarterly corporate financial reporting surveys.

Historical Context

Used by investors, analysts, and policymakers to assess corporate financial strategies and economic trends.

Key Facts

  • Reflects quarterly corporate interest expenditures
  • Indicates corporate borrowing and financial strategies
  • Comprehensive across multiple industry sectors

FAQs

Q: What do corporate interest expenses indicate?

A: Interest expenses reveal corporate borrowing costs and financial leverage. Higher expenses can signal increased debt or higher interest rates.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: The Quarterly Financial Report is updated every quarter, providing current corporate financial insights.

Q: Why are corporate interest expenses important?

A: They reflect corporate financial health, borrowing strategies, and potential impacts of monetary policy on businesses.

Q: What factors influence corporate interest expenses?

A: Interest rates, corporate debt levels, and overall economic conditions directly impact corporate interest expenses.

Q: How do investors use this data?

A: Investors analyze interest expenses to assess corporate financial strategies, risk, and potential profitability.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Information: Interest Expense (QFR105INFUSNO), retrieved from FRED.