Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Wholesale Trade: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks
QFR301WHSUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
45,079.00
Year-over-Year Change
-6.51%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Tracks short-term bank loans for wholesale trade businesses. Provides critical insight into business credit and financial liquidity.
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
Measures bank loans with original maturity of one year or less for wholesale trade corporations. Indicates short-term financing conditions.
Methodology
Collected through quarterly corporate financial reporting surveys.
Historical Context
Used by economists to assess business credit markets and wholesale trade financing.
Key Facts
- Tracks short-term bank loans for wholesale businesses
- Measures loans with maturity under one year
- Indicates business credit market conditions
FAQs
Q: What does short-term debt indicate?
A: Short-term debt reflects businesses' immediate financing needs and credit accessibility. It signals economic liquidity.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly through comprehensive financial reporting surveys.
Q: Why are short-term loans important?
A: Short-term loans help businesses manage cash flow, inventory, and operational expenses.
Q: How do economists use this data?
A: Economists analyze short-term debt to understand business credit conditions and economic health.
Q: What are the data's potential limitations?
A: Aggregate data may not capture individual business or sector-specific variations precisely.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: Wholesale Trade Short-Term Debt (QFR301WHSUSNO), retrieved from FRED.