Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Nonferrous Metals: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks
QFR301381USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
634.00
Year-over-Year Change
-55.63%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term bank loans for nonferrous metals corporations in the United States. It provides critical insights into the short-term borrowing patterns and financial health of a specific industrial 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 trend represents the volume of bank loans with an original maturity of one year or less for nonferrous metals companies. Economists use this data to assess credit availability, corporate financial strategies, and potential indicators of industrial sector performance.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and compiled by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This metric is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand credit market dynamics, industrial sector liquidity, and potential leading indicators of economic activity.
Key Facts
- Tracks short-term bank loans specifically for nonferrous metals corporations
- Provides quarterly snapshot of industrial sector borrowing patterns
- Helps economists assess credit market conditions and corporate financial strategies
FAQs
Q: What are nonferrous metals?
A: Nonferrous metals are metals that do not contain iron, such as aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, tin, titanium, and zinc. These metals are crucial in manufacturing and industrial applications.
Q: Why are short-term bank loans important?
A: Short-term loans provide corporations with working capital and flexibility for operational expenses, investments, and managing cash flow fluctuations.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent and timely view of corporate borrowing trends in the nonferrous metals sector.
Q: What can changes in this trend indicate?
A: Fluctuations can signal shifts in industrial sector confidence, credit market conditions, and potential economic expansion or contraction.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: The data is specific to nonferrous metals corporations and may not represent broader economic trends, so it should be analyzed in conjunction with other economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Nonferrous Metals: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks [QFR301381USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025