Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Other Short-Term Financial Investments
QFRD210549USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
10,112.00
Year-over-Year Change
21.39%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks quarterly financial investments for professional and technical service corporations in the United States, excluding legal services. It provides critical insights into sector-specific 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 short-term financial investment patterns among professional service corporations, reflecting their liquidity management and financial decision-making. Economists use this data to understand corporate financial health, investment trends, and potential economic indicators.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly corporate financial reporting and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standardized accounting methodologies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, financial analysts, and economists to assess corporate financial strategies, predict economic shifts, and understand sectoral investment behaviors.
Key Facts
- Tracks financial investments for non-legal professional service corporations
- Provides quarterly snapshot of corporate financial strategies
- Excludes legal services sector investments
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures quarterly short-term financial investments for professional and technical service corporations in the United States, excluding legal services.
Q: Why are these investment trends important?
A: These trends help economists and analysts understand corporate financial health, liquidity management, and potential economic indicators.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent and current view of corporate investment behaviors.
Q: Who uses this economic data?
A: Policymakers, financial analysts, economists, and researchers use this data to assess economic conditions and corporate financial strategies.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data is specific to professional services and excludes legal services, which means it provides a partial view of the broader corporate investment landscape.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Other Short-Term Financial Investments [QFRD210549USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025