Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks
QFR301MFGUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
65,547.00
Year-over-Year Change
-3.26%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term bank loans for U.S. manufacturing corporations with maturities of one year or less. It provides critical insights into manufacturing sector liquidity and credit market dynamics.
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 lending to manufacturing firms for working capital and short-term operational needs. Economists use this metric to assess credit availability, business confidence, and potential economic expansion or contraction.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial surveys of U.S. manufacturing corporations, aggregating reported short-term bank loan balances.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, central bankers, and financial analysts to evaluate manufacturing sector financial health and potential economic momentum.
Key Facts
- Measures bank loans with maturities of one year or less for manufacturing firms
- Indicates short-term credit availability in the manufacturing sector
- Provides insights into business investment and economic conditions
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term bank loans for U.S. manufacturing corporations with maturities of one year or less, reflecting credit market conditions.
Q: Why are short-term manufacturing loans important?
A: These loans help manufacturers manage working capital, fund operations, and invest in near-term business needs, serving as a key economic health indicator.
Q: How is the QFR301MFGUSNO data collected?
A: The data is gathered through quarterly financial surveys of U.S. manufacturing corporations, compiling reported short-term bank loan balances.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Central bankers and economic policymakers analyze this trend to assess manufacturing sector financial health and potential economic momentum.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The indicator is updated quarterly and represents a snapshot of manufacturing loan conditions, which can change rapidly based on economic conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks [QFR301MFGUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025