Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Basic Chemicals, Resins, and Synthetics: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks
QFR301375USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
3,862.00
Year-over-Year Change
77.48%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks short-term bank loans for U.S. corporations in the basic chemicals, resins, and synthetics sector. It provides critical insight into industrial credit conditions and corporate financial strategies.
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 volume of bank loans with an original maturity of one year or less for specific chemical manufacturing corporations. Economists use this metric to assess industry liquidity, credit accessibility, and potential investment or expansion signals.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations to regulatory agencies, then aggregated and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, financial analysts, and investors to understand credit market dynamics in the chemical manufacturing sector.
Key Facts
- Tracks short-term bank loans for chemical manufacturing corporations
- Provides quarterly snapshot of industrial credit conditions
- Helps assess corporate financial strategies and liquidity
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures short-term bank loans for U.S. corporations in the basic chemicals, resins, and synthetics sector with a maturity of one year or less.
Q: Why are short-term loans important for chemical manufacturers?
A: Short-term loans provide working capital for operations, inventory management, and potential rapid expansion or investment opportunities.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, reflecting the most recent financial reporting periods for corporations.
Q: How do economists use this trend?
A: Economists analyze this trend to understand credit market conditions, industrial financial health, and potential economic indicators for the manufacturing sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data is specific to a subset of chemical manufacturers and may not represent the entire industry's credit conditions comprehensively.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Basic Chemicals, Resins, and Synthetics: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks [QFR301375USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025