Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Plastics and Rubber Products: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Payable
QFR306326USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
25,437.00
Year-over-Year Change
-10.61%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks trade accounts and trade notes payable for U.S. corporations in the plastics and rubber products sector, providing insight into short-term business liabilities and financial health. It serves as a key indicator of supply chain dynamics and corporate financial management in a critical manufacturing 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 metric represents the outstanding short-term financial obligations of plastics and rubber product manufacturers, reflecting their purchasing activities and credit relationships with suppliers. Economists use this data to assess industry liquidity, credit conditions, and potential leading indicators of economic performance.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations, compiled and standardized by the Federal Reserve's statistical reporting systems.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand manufacturing sector financial conditions and potential supply chain stress indicators.
Key Facts
- Represents short-term financial obligations in plastics and rubber manufacturing
- Provides quarterly snapshot of industry credit conditions
- Helps track potential economic stress in manufacturing sectors
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks trade accounts and notes payable for U.S. plastics and rubber product corporations, showing their short-term financial liabilities.
Q: Why is this trend important for economists?
A: It provides insights into industry liquidity, credit conditions, and potential leading indicators of manufacturing sector economic performance.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is collected and reported on a quarterly basis by the Federal Reserve.
Q: How can businesses use this information?
A: Companies can benchmark their financial performance against industry standards and understand broader sector credit dynamics.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend represents aggregate data and may not capture individual company variations or immediate real-time changes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Plastics and Rubber Products: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Payable [QFR306326USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025