Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Fabricated Metal Products: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Payable
QFR306332USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
20,528.00
Year-over-Year Change
-34.30%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks trade accounts and notes payable for U.S. corporations in the fabricated metal products sector, providing insights into short-term business credit and financial obligations. It serves as a key indicator of financial health and operational liquidity within this specific manufacturing subsector.
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 total outstanding trade credit that metal product manufacturers owe to suppliers and vendors at a given point in time. Economists use this data to assess business investment patterns, supply chain dynamics, and potential leading indicators of economic activity in the manufacturing sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations, compiled and standardized by the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, financial analysts, and economists to understand credit conditions, business investment sentiment, and potential early signals of economic expansion or contraction.
Key Facts
- Represents short-term financial obligations in the fabricated metal products sector
- Provides quarterly snapshot of business credit conditions
- Useful for tracking manufacturing sector financial health
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the total trade accounts and notes payable for U.S. corporations in the fabricated metal products manufacturing sector, indicating short-term financial obligations.
Q: Why is this trend important for economists?
A: It offers insights into business credit conditions, supply chain dynamics, and potential leading indicators of economic activity in the manufacturing sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis, providing a consistent view of financial trends in the metal manufacturing industry.
Q: How can businesses use this information?
A: Companies can benchmark their own credit conditions against industry trends and gain insights into broader manufacturing sector financial health.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend represents a specific manufacturing subsector and may not fully reflect broader economic conditions or individual company performance.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Fabricated Metal Products: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Payable [QFR306332USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025