Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Nondurable Manufacturing: Other Short-Term Financial Investments
QFRD210NDUUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
77,096.00
Year-over-Year Change
-5.63%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks short-term financial investments for U.S. nondurable manufacturing corporations on a quarterly basis. It provides critical insights into corporate financial strategies and liquidity management in a key economic 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 data represents financial investment decisions made by nondurable manufacturing firms, reflecting their cash management and strategic financial positioning. Economists use this metric to understand corporate financial health, investment patterns, and potential economic signals.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. nondurable manufacturing corporations, compiled and standardized by federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess corporate financial behavior, potential economic shifts, and investment climate in the manufacturing sector.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly short-term financial investments in nondurable manufacturing
- Provides insights into corporate financial strategy and liquidity
- Part of broader economic indicators tracking manufacturing sector performance
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term financial investments made by U.S. nondurable manufacturing corporations on a quarterly basis, reflecting their financial management strategies.
Q: Why are short-term financial investments important?
A: They indicate corporate cash management, financial flexibility, and potential economic confidence or uncertainty in the manufacturing sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of corporate financial behavior in the nondurable manufacturing industry.
Q: How do economists use this trend?
A: Economists analyze this trend to understand corporate financial health, investment patterns, and potential leading indicators of broader economic conditions.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents a specific sector and may not fully capture the entire manufacturing landscape or broader economic trends.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Nondurable Manufacturing: Other Short-Term Financial Investments [QFRD210NDUUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025