Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Time Deposits in the U.S., Including Negotiable Certificates of Deposit
QFR202MFGUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
61,886.00
Year-over-Year Change
11.02%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks time deposits and negotiable certificates of deposit for U.S. manufacturing corporations on a quarterly basis. It provides critical insights into corporate financial liquidity and short-term investment strategies within 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 data represents financial instruments used by manufacturing companies to park excess cash and earn interest while maintaining relatively quick access to funds. Economists analyze these deposits as indicators of corporate financial health, cash management strategies, and potential investment confidence.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reporting by manufacturing corporations, compiled and standardized by federal economic tracking systems.
Historical Context
This metric helps policymakers and financial analysts understand corporate cash management trends, potential investment signals, and broader economic liquidity conditions.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly time deposit levels for U.S. manufacturing corporations
- Includes negotiable certificates of deposit as a financial instrument
- Provides insight into corporate cash management strategies
FAQs
Q: What are time deposits?
A: Time deposits are bank accounts with a fixed term and typically higher interest rates compared to standard savings accounts. They require funds to remain untouched for a specified period.
Q: Why do manufacturers use negotiable certificates of deposit?
A: These instruments allow manufacturers to earn interest on excess cash while maintaining relatively quick convertibility and low-risk investment characteristics.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The Quarterly Financial Report is typically updated on a quarterly basis, providing current snapshots of manufacturing corporate financial strategies.
Q: What can changes in time deposits indicate?
A: Fluctuations can signal corporate confidence, potential investment plans, or responses to broader economic conditions like interest rates and market uncertainty.
Q: Are these deposits FDIC insured?
A: Negotiable certificates of deposit are typically FDIC insured up to standard limits, providing an additional layer of financial security for corporate investments.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Time Deposits in the U.S., Including Negotiable Certificates of Deposit [QFR202MFGUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025