Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Retail Trade: Total Assets
QFR223RETUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2,699,983.00
Year-over-Year Change
15.13%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend tracks the total assets of all retail trade corporations in the United States on a quarterly basis. It provides a critical snapshot of the financial health and investment capacity of the retail sector, which is a significant component of the U.S. 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 Quarterly Financial Report (QFR) captures the aggregate balance sheet data for retail trade corporations, reflecting their total asset base, capital investments, and financial resources. Economists and financial analysts use this metric to assess sector-wide financial strength, investment trends, and potential economic resilience.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly surveys of corporate financial statements, compiled and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic researchers to understand retail sector dynamics, potential economic growth, and investment patterns.
Key Facts
- Represents total financial resources of U.S. retail trade corporations
- Provides quarterly updates on sector-wide asset composition
- Reflects potential investment and growth capacity in retail sector
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures the total assets of all retail trade corporations in the United States on a quarterly basis, including financial resources, investments, and capital holdings.
Q: Why are total retail assets important?
A: Total assets indicate the financial health, investment capacity, and potential growth of the retail sector, which is a significant component of the U.S. economy.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of retail corporations' financial status throughout the year.
Q: Who uses this economic trend?
A: Economists, investors, policymakers, and financial analysts use this trend to assess retail sector performance and potential economic implications.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents aggregate figures and may not capture individual corporate variations or emerging market trends in real-time.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Retail Trade: Total Assets [QFR223RETUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025