Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Transportation Equipment: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks
QFR301TRAUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
9,982.00
Year-over-Year Change
5.35%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term bank loans for transportation equipment corporations in the United States. It provides insight into the financing and credit conditions within a critical sector of the manufacturing and transportation industries.
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 quarterly volume of bank loans with original maturities of one year or less specifically for transportation equipment companies. Economists use this data to assess credit accessibility, business investment patterns, and potential economic momentum in the transportation manufacturing sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations in the transportation equipment industry, compiled and reported by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This metric is used by policymakers, financial analysts, and investors to evaluate credit market conditions and potential economic signals in the transportation manufacturing segment.
Key Facts
- Measures short-term bank loans specifically for transportation equipment corporations
- Provides quarterly snapshot of credit conditions in a specific manufacturing sector
- Helps economists assess business investment and credit market trends
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. transportation equipment corporations, indicating credit market conditions in this specific manufacturing sector.
Q: Why are short-term loans important for transportation equipment companies?
A: Short-term loans help companies manage cash flow, fund inventory, and support operational expenses during business cycles.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent view of credit market trends in the transportation equipment manufacturing sector.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this trend to understand credit market health, potential economic signals, and investment patterns in the transportation manufacturing industry.
Q: What are the limitations of this economic indicator?
A: The data is specific to transportation equipment corporations and may not fully represent broader economic trends or other manufacturing sectors.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Transportation Equipment: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks [QFR301TRAUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025