Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Wholesale Trade: Other Short-Term Financial Investments
QFRD210WHSUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
31,391.00
Year-over-Year Change
-0.40%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term financial investments for wholesale trade corporations in the United States. It provides insights into corporate financial strategies and liquidity management across the wholesale 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 quarterly financial investment behavior of wholesale trade businesses, reflecting their cash management and investment decisions. Economists use this data to understand corporate financial health and potential economic shifts.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of wholesale trade corporations by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This metric is used in macroeconomic analysis to assess corporate financial strategies, investment trends, and potential indicators of economic confidence.
Key Facts
- Tracks quarterly short-term financial investments in wholesale trade
- Provides insights into corporate financial decision-making
- Part of broader economic health assessment
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures short-term financial investments made by wholesale trade corporations in the United States on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are short-term financial investments important?
A: They reflect corporate liquidity, financial strategy, and potential economic confidence levels in the wholesale trade sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis, providing current insights into wholesale trade financial behaviors.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this trend to understand corporate financial health and potential economic trends in the wholesale trade sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data is specific to wholesale trade and may not fully represent broader economic conditions across all industries.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Wholesale Trade: Other Short-Term Financial Investments [QFRD210WHSUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025