Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Plastics and Rubber Products: Current Portion of Long-Term Debt, Due in 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks

QFR310326USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

3,778.00

Year-over-Year Change

78.71%

Date Range

10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025

Summary

This economic indicator tracks the short-term debt obligations of U.S. plastics and rubber product corporations due within one year, specifically focusing on bank loans. Understanding this metric helps analysts assess the financial health and liquidity of companies in this specific manufacturing 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 trend represents the current portion of long-term debt that plastics and rubber product corporations owe to banks within the next 12 months. Economists use this data to evaluate corporate financial stress, potential refinancing needs, and sector-specific credit dynamics.

Methodology

Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations in the plastics and rubber products manufacturing sector, compiled and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Historical Context

This indicator is used in macroeconomic analysis to assess corporate financial conditions, credit market trends, and potential economic pressures in the manufacturing sector.

Key Facts

  • Tracks short-term debt obligations in the plastics and rubber products sector
  • Provides insight into corporate financial health and liquidity
  • Part of the Federal Reserve's quarterly financial reporting system

FAQs

Q: What does this economic indicator measure?

A: It measures the current portion of long-term debt due within one year for U.S. corporations in the plastics and rubber products manufacturing sector, specifically focusing on bank loans.

Q: Why is this data important?

A: This data helps economists and analysts understand the financial health, credit needs, and potential economic pressures in the manufacturing sector.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: The data is typically updated quarterly as part of the Federal Reserve's Quarterly Financial Report.

Q: What can this indicator tell us about the economy?

A: It can provide insights into corporate borrowing patterns, potential financial stress, and credit market conditions in the manufacturing sector.

Q: Are there limitations to this data?

A: The data is specific to plastics and rubber products corporations and may not represent the entire manufacturing or broader economic landscape.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Plastics and Rubber Products: Current Portion of Long-Term Debt, Due in 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks [QFR310326USNO], retrieved from FRED.

Last Checked: 8/1/2025