Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Retail Trade: Interest Expense
QFR105RETUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
8,302.00
Year-over-Year Change
39.98%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the quarterly interest expenses for all U.S. retail trade corporations, providing insight into their borrowing costs and financial health. Understanding these expenses helps analysts assess the sector's financial strategies 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 interest expense metric reflects the total cost of debt financing for retail corporations across the United States. Economists use this data to evaluate business investment patterns, credit market conditions, and potential financial stress in the retail sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations, aggregated and analyzed by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is crucial for policymakers, investors, and financial analysts in understanding corporate financial dynamics and potential economic shifts in the retail industry.
Key Facts
- Represents aggregate interest expenses for all U.S. retail trade corporations
- Provides quarterly snapshot of corporate borrowing costs
- Useful indicator of financial health and investment strategies in retail sector
FAQs
Q: What does this trend specifically measure?
A: It measures the total interest expenses paid by U.S. retail trade corporations on their outstanding debt each quarter.
Q: Why are interest expenses important for investors?
A: Interest expenses indicate a company's borrowing costs and can impact profitability, making them a key metric for investment analysis.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current view of retail corporations' financial landscape.
Q: How do rising interest expenses impact the retail sector?
A: Increasing interest expenses can signal higher borrowing costs, potentially reducing profit margins and affecting business investment strategies.
Q: What limitations exist in this data?
A: The trend represents aggregate data and may not capture individual corporate variations or specific company performance.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Retail Trade: Interest Expense [QFR105RETUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025