Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Wholesale Trade: Interest Expense
QFR105WHSUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6,541.00
Year-over-Year Change
55.04%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the quarterly interest expenses for all wholesale trade corporations in the United States. It provides critical insight into the financial burden and borrowing costs faced by wholesale trade businesses.
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 total interest payments made by wholesale trade corporations, reflecting their debt obligations and financing strategies. Economists use this metric to assess corporate financial health, credit conditions, and potential economic pressures.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of wholesale trade corporations, aggregating their reported interest expenses.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers and financial analysts to understand corporate financial conditions, monetary policy impacts, and potential economic stress signals.
Key Facts
- Measures quarterly interest expenses for wholesale trade corporations
- Reflects corporate borrowing costs and financial strategies
- Provides insights into broader economic lending conditions
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the total interest expenses for all wholesale trade corporations in the United States on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are interest expenses important?
A: Interest expenses reveal corporate borrowing costs, financial health, and potential economic pressures on businesses.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The data is gathered through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of wholesale trade corporations.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: They analyze these expenses to understand credit conditions, monetary policy impacts, and potential economic stress signals.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a regular snapshot of wholesale trade corporations' financial conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Wholesale Trade: Interest Expense [QFR105WHSUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025