Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Peripheral Equipment: Other Short-Term Financial Investments
QFRD210374USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
16,328.00
Year-over-Year Change
-28.51%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks quarterly short-term financial investments for U.S. corporations in the computer and peripheral equipment sector. It provides critical insights into technology sector financial strategies and investment behaviors.
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 aggregate value of liquid financial assets held by computer and peripheral equipment companies for near-term deployment or strategic financial management. Economists use this data to understand corporate liquidity, investment trends, and sector-specific financial health.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reporting by corporations, compiled and standardized by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to assess technology sector financial resilience and potential capital investment patterns.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly short-term financial investments in computer and peripheral equipment sector
- Provides insights into corporate financial strategies
- Tracked as part of comprehensive economic research
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures quarterly short-term financial investments by U.S. corporations in the computer and peripheral equipment sector, indicating their financial liquidity and investment strategies.
Q: Why are short-term financial investments important?
A: They reflect a company's financial flexibility, potential for growth, and ability to respond quickly to market opportunities or economic changes.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of the sector's financial positioning.
Q: Who uses this economic trend?
A: Investors, financial analysts, policymakers, and researchers use this trend to understand technology sector financial health and investment patterns.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend represents aggregate data and may not capture individual company variations or specific investment details.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Peripheral Equipment: Other Short-Term Financial Investments [QFRD210374USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025