Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Payable
QFR306512USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,940.00
Year-over-Year Change
12.59%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks trade accounts and trade notes payable for U.S. corporations in the motion picture and sound recording industries. It provides critical insights into the financial obligations and short-term debt dynamics of a key creative sector.
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 liabilities of media and entertainment corporations, reflecting their current financial health and operational cash flow management. Economists use this data to assess industry-specific financial trends and potential economic pressures.
Methodology
Data is collected quarterly through comprehensive financial surveys and corporate reporting mechanisms by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is used to analyze industry-specific financial conditions, assess credit risk, and understand the economic performance of creative media sectors.
Key Facts
- Tracks short-term financial obligations in the motion picture and sound recording industries
- Provides quarterly insights into industry financial health
- Reflects operational cash flow and credit management strategies
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures trade accounts and trade notes payable for U.S. corporations in motion picture and sound recording industries, tracking their short-term financial liabilities.
Q: Why is this trend important for economists?
A: It offers insights into the financial health, credit management, and potential economic pressures within the creative media sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is collected and updated on a quarterly basis by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: What can this trend tell us about the entertainment industry?
A: It provides a snapshot of financial obligations, potential cash flow challenges, and overall economic performance in media and entertainment.
Q: Are there limitations to this economic indicator?
A: The data is specific to U.S. corporations and may not capture global trends or smaller, privately-held companies in the sector.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Payable [QFR306512USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025