Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Miscellaneous Manufacturing: Other Short-Term Financial Investments
QFRD210339USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
19,979.00
Year-over-Year Change
6.73%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term financial investments for miscellaneous manufacturing corporations in the United States. The trend provides insights into corporate financial strategies and liquidity management across 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 metric represents the quarterly financial positioning of miscellaneous manufacturing firms in their short-term investment portfolios. Economists use this data to understand corporate financial behavior, investment trends, and potential economic resilience in the manufacturing subsector.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations in the miscellaneous manufacturing category, compiled and standardized by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized by policymakers, financial analysts, and investors to assess corporate financial health, investment strategies, and potential economic indicators in the manufacturing sector.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly financial investments for miscellaneous manufacturing corporations
- Provides insight into corporate financial strategies in the manufacturing sector
- Part of broader economic indicators tracking corporate financial behavior
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term financial investments made by corporations in the miscellaneous manufacturing sector in the United States on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are these investment trends important?
A: These trends help economists and analysts understand corporate financial strategies, liquidity management, and potential economic indicators in the manufacturing sector.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The data is gathered through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations in the miscellaneous manufacturing category.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze these trends to assess corporate financial health, investment patterns, and potential economic implications for the manufacturing sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of short-term financial investments in the miscellaneous manufacturing sector.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Miscellaneous Manufacturing: Other Short-Term Financial Investments [QFRD210339USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025