Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods: Other Short-Term Financial Investments
QFRD210421USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
18,946.00
Year-over-Year Change
-10.56%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term financial investments for wholesale trade and durable goods corporations in the United States. It provides critical insights into corporate financial strategies and liquidity management across key economic sectors.
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 wholesale trade and durable goods companies in their short-term investment portfolios. Economists analyze this trend to understand corporate financial health, risk management, and potential economic adaptability.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive corporate financial reporting and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standardized accounting methodologies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess corporate financial resilience and potential macroeconomic shifts.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly financial investment data for specific U.S. corporate sectors
- Provides insights into corporate financial strategy and liquidity management
- Tracked and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures short-term financial investments for wholesale trade and durable goods corporations in the United States on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are short-term financial investments important?
A: They reflect corporate financial health, liquidity management, and potential strategic responses to economic conditions.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Economists, investors, policymakers, and financial analysts use this data to assess corporate and economic trends.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data is sector-specific and may not represent the entire corporate landscape, requiring complementary analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods: Other Short-Term Financial Investments [QFRD210421USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025