Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Receivable (Less Allowance for Doubtful Accounts)
QFRD213333USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
62,498.00
Year-over-Year Change
11.75%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks trade accounts and notes receivable for U.S. machinery corporations, providing insight into the financial health and credit dynamics of the manufacturing sector. It represents a critical metric for understanding short-term financial transactions and potential economic performance in industrial manufacturing.
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 measures the value of outstanding trade receivables in the machinery sector, reflecting companies' sales on credit and potential cash flow challenges. Economists use this data to assess business liquidity, credit risk, and overall economic momentum in manufacturing industries.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. corporations, aggregated and adjusted to account for potential doubtful accounts.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to evaluate manufacturing sector financial conditions and potential leading economic indicators.
Key Facts
- Represents outstanding trade receivables in U.S. machinery sector
- Adjusted for potential doubtful accounts to ensure accuracy
- Provides quarterly snapshot of manufacturing financial health
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures trade accounts and notes receivable for U.S. machinery corporations, indicating short-term financial transactions and credit conditions.
Q: Why are trade receivables important?
A: Trade receivables reflect a company's sales on credit and potential cash flow, serving as a key indicator of financial health and economic performance.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a regular snapshot of the machinery sector's financial conditions.
Q: How do economists use this information?
A: Economists analyze this trend to assess manufacturing sector liquidity, credit risk, and potential leading economic indicators.
Q: What limitations exist in this data?
A: The indicator focuses specifically on machinery corporations and may not fully represent broader economic trends across all manufacturing subsectors.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Receivable (Less Allowance for Doubtful Accounts) [QFRD213333USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025