Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Nondurable Manufacturing: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks

QFR301NDUUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

31,111.00

Year-over-Year Change

3.63%

Date Range

10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025

Summary

This economic indicator tracks short-term bank loans for nondurable manufacturing corporations in the United States. It provides insight into the short-term borrowing patterns and financial liquidity of a critical sector of the U.S. manufacturing 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 trend represents the volume of bank loans with an original maturity of one year or less for nondurable manufacturing firms. Economists use this data to assess credit conditions, business investment strategies, and potential economic stress in the manufacturing sector.

Methodology

Data is collected quarterly through comprehensive financial surveys and reporting mechanisms by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Historical Context

This metric is used by policymakers, financial analysts, and economists to evaluate credit market conditions and potential economic indicators for manufacturing industries.

Key Facts

  • Tracks short-term bank loans for nondurable manufacturing corporations
  • Provides quarterly insights into manufacturing sector financial health
  • Helps assess credit market conditions and business investment trends

FAQs

Q: What does this economic indicator measure?

A: It measures short-term bank loans with a maturity of one year or less for nondurable manufacturing corporations in the United States.

Q: Why are short-term loans important for manufacturers?

A: Short-term loans help manufacturers manage cash flow, purchase inventory, and fund operational expenses during business cycles.

Q: How frequently is this data updated?

A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Q: What can changes in this indicator suggest about the economy?

A: Fluctuations can indicate changes in credit availability, business confidence, and potential economic expansion or contraction.

Q: What are the limitations of this data?

A: The indicator only covers nondurable manufacturing and short-term loans, so it provides a partial view of the broader economic landscape.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Nondurable Manufacturing: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks [QFR301NDUUSNO], retrieved from FRED.

Last Checked: 8/1/2025