Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Long-Term Debt, Due in More Than 1 Year: Loans from Banks
QFR316333USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
41,555.00
Year-over-Year Change
68.95%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks long-term bank loans for machinery-related investments by U.S. corporations, providing insight into industrial capital expenditure and business confidence. The metric serves as a key indicator of manufacturing sector investment and potential economic expansion.
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 data represents the total value of bank loans with maturities exceeding one year specifically for machinery investments across U.S. corporate sectors. Economists analyze this trend to understand capital investment patterns, industrial modernization efforts, and potential productivity improvements.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations to regulatory agencies, aggregated and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess industrial investment trends, potential economic growth, and manufacturing sector health.
Key Facts
- Represents long-term bank loans specifically for machinery investments
- Indicates corporate capital expenditure strategies
- Provides insight into manufacturing sector investment trends
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures long-term bank loans for machinery investments by U.S. corporations, tracking capital expenditure in the manufacturing sector.
Q: Why are machinery loans important?
A: These loans reflect corporate investment in productivity, technological upgrades, and potential economic expansion capabilities.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of industrial investment trends.
Q: How do economists use this information?
A: Economists analyze these loans to assess business confidence, industrial modernization efforts, and potential economic growth trajectories.
Q: What limitations exist in this data?
A: The indicator focuses solely on bank loans for machinery and may not capture all forms of capital investment or financing methods.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Long-Term Debt, Due in More Than 1 Year: Loans from Banks [QFR316333USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025