Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Interest Expense
QFR105MFGUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
49,394.00
Year-over-Year Change
56.72%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the quarterly interest expenses for all U.S. manufacturing corporations, providing insight into borrowing costs and financial health. It serves as a critical indicator of corporate financial strategies and potential economic pressures on the manufacturing sector.
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 interest expense metric reflects the total cost of debt financing for manufacturing firms across the United States. Economists use this data to assess corporate financial conditions, investment strategies, and potential impacts on industrial productivity and economic growth.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by manufacturing corporations to regulatory agencies, then aggregated and analyzed by economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to understand corporate borrowing patterns, monetary policy effectiveness, and potential economic stress in the manufacturing sector.
Key Facts
- Represents total interest expenses for U.S. manufacturing corporations
- Provides quarterly insights into corporate financial strategies
- Reflects broader economic conditions and borrowing costs
FAQs
Q: What does this trend indicate about manufacturing corporations?
A: It shows the total cost of debt financing for manufacturing firms, reflecting their borrowing expenses and financial health.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of manufacturing corporations' financial conditions.
Q: Why are interest expenses important for economic analysis?
A: Interest expenses reveal corporate borrowing costs, investment strategies, and potential economic pressures on the manufacturing sector.
Q: How do changes in this trend impact economic policy?
A: Significant changes can influence monetary policy decisions, affecting interest rates and overall economic strategy.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend represents aggregate data and may not capture individual corporate variations or specific industry nuances.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Interest Expense [QFR105MFGUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025