Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Plastics and Rubber Products: Time Deposits in the U.S., Including Negotiable Certificates of Deposit
QFR202326USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2,183.00
Year-over-Year Change
138.58%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks time deposits and negotiable certificates of deposit for U.S. corporations in the plastics and rubber products sector. It provides insights into corporate financial liquidity and investment strategies within a specific manufacturing industry.
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 a specialized financial metric that captures short-term financial instrument holdings by corporations in the plastics and rubber manufacturing sector. Economists use this data to understand corporate cash management, investment behaviors, and potential economic signals in a targeted industrial segment.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reporting and aggregated by federal economic research institutions using standardized corporate financial disclosure protocols.
Historical Context
This indicator helps policymakers and financial analysts assess corporate financial health, liquidity trends, and potential investment patterns in specific manufacturing sectors.
Key Facts
- Focuses specifically on plastics and rubber product corporations
- Tracks negotiable certificates of deposit and time deposit holdings
- Provides quarterly snapshot of corporate financial instrument investments
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures time deposits and negotiable certificates of deposit for U.S. corporations in the plastics and rubber products manufacturing sector.
Q: Why are time deposits important for corporations?
A: Time deposits provide corporations with a low-risk method to earn interest on excess cash while maintaining liquidity for potential future investments or operational needs.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis, reflecting the most recent financial reporting period for corporations.
Q: How can businesses use this information?
A: Companies can benchmark their financial strategies against industry trends and understand broader sector-wide investment and cash management approaches.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data is limited to a specific manufacturing sector and may not represent broader economic trends across all industries.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Plastics and Rubber Products: Time Deposits in the U.S., Including Negotiable Certificates of Deposit [QFR202326USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025