Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Paper: Other Short-Term Financial Investments
QFRD210322USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4,500.00
Year-over-Year Change
65.87%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend tracks quarterly short-term financial paper investments by U.S. corporations, providing insights into corporate financial strategies and liquidity management. The metric is crucial for understanding corporate financial behavior and potential economic shifts.
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 corporations' allocation of funds into short-term financial instruments like commercial paper, treasury bills, and other liquid financial assets. Economists use this data to assess corporate financial health, investment preferences, and potential signals of economic confidence or uncertainty.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly surveys and financial reporting from U.S. corporations, compiled and analyzed by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to gauge corporate financial strategies, potential economic trends, and liquidity in the financial markets.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly snapshot of corporate short-term financial investments
- Indicates corporate liquidity and financial strategy preferences
- Provides insights into broader economic financial conditions
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures the volume and composition of short-term financial paper investments made by U.S. corporations in a given quarter.
Q: Why are short-term financial investments important?
A: They reflect corporate financial strategies, liquidity management, and can signal broader economic confidence or uncertainty.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of corporate financial behavior.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Economists, investors, policymakers, and financial analysts use this data to understand corporate financial trends and potential economic signals.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data represents a specific segment of corporate investments and should be considered alongside other economic indicators for comprehensive analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Paper: Other Short-Term Financial Investments [QFRD210322USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025