Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks
QFR301PTSUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6,767.00
Year-over-Year Change
-11.60%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term bank loans for professional and technical service corporations in the United States. It provides insights into corporate borrowing patterns and liquidity within a specific sector of the professional services industry.
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 professional and technical service companies, excluding legal services. Economists use this data to assess corporate financial health, credit accessibility, and potential investment or expansion activities.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and compiled by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This metric is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand credit market dynamics, business investment trends, and sectoral financial conditions.
Key Facts
- Measures short-term bank loans for professional and technical service corporations
- Excludes legal services sector
- Provides quarterly snapshot of corporate borrowing trends
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term bank loans with a maturity of one year or less for professional and technical service companies, excluding legal services.
Q: Why are short-term loans important for businesses?
A: Short-term loans provide companies with working capital for operational expenses, equipment purchases, and temporary financial needs.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly by the U.S. Federal Reserve as part of its financial reporting collection.
Q: What can changes in this indicator suggest about the economy?
A: Fluctuations can indicate business confidence, credit market conditions, and potential economic expansion or contraction in the professional services sector.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: The indicator only covers professional and technical services, excluding legal services, and represents a snapshot of corporate borrowing at a specific point in time.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks [QFR301PTSUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025