Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Communications Equipment: Other Short-Term Financial Investments
QFRD210384USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
10,474.00
Year-over-Year Change
-32.02%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks quarterly short-term financial investments for U.S. communications equipment corporations, providing insights into sector-specific financial strategies. The data helps economists understand investment patterns and liquidity in a critical technology infrastructure 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 aggregate short-term financial investment holdings of communications equipment corporations in the United States. Economists analyze this trend to assess corporate financial health, investment strategies, and potential economic signals in the technology infrastructure sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reporting by communications equipment corporations, compiled and standardized by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to evaluate technology sector financial resilience, investment trends, and potential indicators of broader economic performance.
Key Facts
- Tracks quarterly short-term financial investments in communications equipment corporations
- Provides insights into technology sector financial strategies
- Part of broader economic indicators monitoring corporate financial health
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures quarterly short-term financial investments by U.S. communications equipment corporations, tracking their financial strategies and liquidity.
Q: Why are these investments important?
A: These investments indicate corporate financial health, technology sector resilience, and potential economic trends in infrastructure and technology.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: Data is collected through mandatory quarterly financial reporting by communications equipment corporations and standardized by federal economic research institutions.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers use this trend to assess technology sector performance, potential economic signals, and inform technology infrastructure investment strategies.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent and current view of communications equipment corporations' financial investments.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Communications Equipment: Other Short-Term Financial Investments [QFRD210384USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025