Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Transportation Equipment: Other Short-Term Financial Investments
QFRD210TRAUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
63,578.00
Year-over-Year Change
105.30%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks quarterly short-term financial investments in the U.S. transportation equipment sector, providing insights into corporate financial strategies and liquidity. It serves as a critical indicator of financial health and investment patterns within a key industrial segment.
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 investments made by corporations in the transportation equipment industry, reflecting their cash management and investment strategies. Economists analyze this trend to understand corporate financial behavior, investment cycles, and potential economic resilience.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of transportation equipment corporations, compiled and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess corporate financial strategies, potential economic shifts, and sectoral investment trends.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly financial investments in transportation equipment corporations
- Provides insights into corporate financial liquidity and strategy
- Part of broader Federal Reserve economic monitoring efforts
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term financial investments made by U.S. corporations in the transportation equipment sector on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are these investments important?
A: These investments reflect corporate financial health, strategic planning, and potential economic resilience in a critical industrial sector.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The U.S. Federal Reserve conducts comprehensive quarterly surveys of transportation equipment corporations to compile this data.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this trend to understand corporate investment patterns, potential economic shifts, and sectoral financial dynamics.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent and current view of corporate financial investments in the transportation equipment sector.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Transportation Equipment: Other Short-Term Financial Investments [QFRD210TRAUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025