Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Cash and Demand Deposits in the U.S.
QFR201PTSUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
135,771.00
Year-over-Year Change
-9.56%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks cash and demand deposit levels for U.S. professional and technical services corporations, excluding legal services. It provides critical insights into the liquidity and financial health of a significant sector of the professional services economy.
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 data represents the quarterly cash reserves and liquid assets held by professional and technical service corporations, reflecting their financial stability and potential investment capacity. Economists use this metric to assess sector-level financial resilience and potential economic adaptability.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of corporate financial statements, compiled and standardized by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers and financial analysts to understand sectoral financial dynamics, potential investment trends, and broader economic health indicators.
Key Facts
- Tracks cash and demand deposits for professional and technical service corporations
- Excludes legal services sector specifically
- Provides quarterly snapshot of sector financial liquidity
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures cash and demand deposit levels for professional and technical service corporations, excluding legal services, on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are cash reserves important for this sector?
A: Cash reserves indicate financial health, potential for investment, and ability to weather economic uncertainties in the professional services sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent and current view of the sector's financial status.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this trend to understand sector-level financial dynamics and potential economic investment patterns.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data is sector-specific and excludes legal services, so it provides a partial rather than comprehensive view of professional services.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Cash and Demand Deposits in the U.S. [QFR201PTSUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025