Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Receivable (Less Allowance for Doubtful Accounts)
QFRD213421USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
221,842.00
Year-over-Year Change
5.11%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks trade accounts and notes receivable for U.S. wholesale durable goods corporations, providing insight into business credit conditions and cash flow. The metric helps economists understand the financial health and liquidity of wholesale trade sectors.
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
Trade accounts and notes receivable represent money owed to corporations by customers for goods sold on credit. Economists analyze this trend to assess business-to-business credit dynamics, potential payment risks, and overall commercial transaction health.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations, aggregating receivables and applying statistical sampling techniques.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers and financial analysts to evaluate business credit conditions, potential economic stress, and potential leading indicators of economic performance.
Key Facts
- Measures credit extended in wholesale durable goods transactions
- Includes an allowance for potentially uncollectible accounts
- Provides quarterly snapshot of business-to-business credit conditions
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks trade accounts and notes receivable for U.S. wholesale durable goods corporations, showing money owed to businesses for credit sales.
Q: Why are trade receivables important?
A: Trade receivables indicate business credit health, cash flow potential, and can signal broader economic trends in commercial transactions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of wholesale trade credit conditions.
Q: How do economists use this information?
A: Economists analyze this trend to assess business credit risk, liquidity, and potential leading indicators of economic performance.
Q: What does 'Less Allowance for Doubtful Accounts' mean?
A: This phrase indicates that the reported figure subtracts an estimated amount for potentially uncollectible receivables, providing a more conservative financial assessment.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Receivable (Less Allowance for Doubtful Accounts) [QFRD213421USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025