Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Time Deposits in the U.S., Including Negotiable Certificates of Deposit
QFR202PTSUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
15,456.00
Year-over-Year Change
52.98%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks time deposits for professional and technical services corporations in the United States, providing insights into corporate financial liquidity and investment strategies. The data helps economists understand how businesses in this sector manage their short-term financial resources.
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 metric represents the volume of time deposits, including negotiable certificates of deposit, held by professional and technical services corporations. Economists use this indicator to assess corporate cash management, financial health, and potential investment behaviors in a specific service sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reporting and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve from corporate financial statements and banking records.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand corporate financial strategies, liquidity preferences, and potential economic investment signals.
Key Facts
- Tracks time deposits for professional and technical service corporations
- Includes negotiable certificates of deposit
- Provides quarterly financial insights for a specific service sector
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 are negotiable certificates of deposit important?
A: Negotiable certificates of deposit can be traded in secondary markets, providing corporations with additional financial flexibility and potential liquidity options.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, reflecting the most recent financial reporting period for corporations in the professional and technical services sector.
Q: What does this trend indicate about corporate financial health?
A: The volume of time deposits can signal corporate cash management strategies, investment confidence, and potential economic expectations for the professional services sector.
Q: Are legal services included in this trend?
A: No, this specific trend explicitly excludes legal services, focusing on other professional and technical service corporations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Time Deposits in the U.S., Including Negotiable Certificates of Deposit [QFR202PTSUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025