Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks
QFR301512USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
290.00
Year-over-Year Change
-7.05%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term bank loans for the U.S. motion picture and sound recording industries, providing insights into sector-specific credit access and financial health. The trend reveals how media and entertainment companies utilize bank financing for operational and strategic needs.
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 total value of bank loans with original maturities of one year or less for corporations in the motion picture and sound recording sectors. Economists analyze this data to understand credit dynamics, investment patterns, and financial strategies within these creative industries.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and compiled by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to assess credit conditions and economic performance in media and entertainment sectors.
Key Facts
- Measures short-term bank loans specifically for motion picture and sound recording industries
- Provides quarterly snapshot of sector-specific credit access
- Helps track financial health and investment capacity of media corporations
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term bank loans with maturities of one year or less for U.S. motion picture and sound recording corporations.
Q: Why are short-term loans important for media industries?
A: Short-term loans provide crucial working capital for production costs, technology investments, and operational expenses.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis, reflecting the most recent financial reporting period.
Q: What can changes in this trend indicate?
A: Fluctuations can signal shifts in industry confidence, credit market conditions, and potential economic challenges or opportunities.
Q: How do researchers use this data?
A: Economists and analysts use this trend to assess credit availability, financial strategies, and economic health of media and entertainment sectors.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks [QFR301512USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025