Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Petroleum and Coal Products: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Payable
QFR306324USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
105,374.00
Year-over-Year Change
-9.47%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks trade accounts and notes payable for U.S. corporations in the petroleum and coal products sector, providing critical insight into short-term financial obligations. The metric helps economists understand financial health and liquidity in a strategically important industrial segment.
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 quarterly financial report represents a snapshot of current payable liabilities for corporations in petroleum and coal products manufacturing. Economists use this data to assess sector-specific financial dynamics, supply chain interactions, and potential economic pressures.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive corporate financial reporting and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standardized accounting protocols.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized in macroeconomic analysis to evaluate industrial sector financial conditions, investment potential, and potential economic risk indicators.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly trade accounts for petroleum and coal product corporations
- Provides insight into short-term financial obligations in a critical industrial sector
- Tracked and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve
FAQs
Q: What does this financial metric specifically measure?
A: It measures trade accounts and notes payable for U.S. corporations in petroleum and coal products manufacturing, indicating short-term financial liabilities.
Q: Why is this trend important for economists?
A: The trend helps assess financial health, liquidity, and potential economic pressures in a strategically significant industrial sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of financial conditions in the petroleum and coal products industry.
Q: Can this metric predict economic trends?
A: While not a definitive predictor, it offers valuable insights into industrial sector financial dynamics and potential economic indicators.
Q: What limitations exist in this financial reporting?
A: The data represents a specific sector and time period, so it should be interpreted alongside other economic indicators for comprehensive analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Petroleum and Coal Products: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Payable [QFR306324USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025