Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Other Short-Term Financial Investments
QFRD210MFGUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
321,493.00
Year-over-Year Change
19.88%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term financial investments made by U.S. manufacturing corporations on a quarterly basis. The metric provides critical insights into corporate financial strategies and liquidity management within the 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 trend represents the aggregate value of liquid financial assets held by manufacturing firms for short-term deployment or strategic financial positioning. Economists analyze these investments as a barometer of corporate financial health, risk appetite, and potential future capital expenditure plans.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. manufacturing corporations, aggregating reported short-term investment values.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess corporate financial behavior and potential economic momentum in the manufacturing sector.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly short-term financial investments in U.S. manufacturing
- Provides insight into corporate financial liquidity and strategic planning
- Part of broader Federal Reserve economic monitoring efforts
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the value of short-term financial investments made by U.S. manufacturing corporations on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are these short-term investments important?
A: They reflect corporate financial health, liquidity management, and potential future investment strategies in the manufacturing sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly by the U.S. Federal Reserve as part of its comprehensive economic reporting.
Q: How do economists use this information?
A: Economists analyze these investments to understand corporate financial behavior, economic momentum, and potential future capital expenditure trends.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data represents a snapshot of manufacturing corporations and may not capture the entire economic landscape or smaller business investments.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Other Short-Term Financial Investments [QFRD210MFGUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025