Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper
QFRD304311USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
8,867.00
Year-over-Year Change
-42.53%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term debt for U.S. food corporations with a maturity of one year or less, including commercial paper. The metric provides critical insights into the liquidity and financial health of the food industry's corporate 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 aggregate short-term borrowing activities of food corporations in the United States, reflecting their immediate financing needs and working capital management. Economists use this data to assess corporate financial strategies, credit market conditions, and potential economic pressures in the food industry.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reporting by corporations, compiled and standardized by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to evaluate corporate financial health, credit market dynamics, and potential economic stress signals.
Key Facts
- Measures short-term debt for U.S. food corporations
- Includes commercial paper and loans with less than one-year maturity
- Provides insights into corporate liquidity and financial strategies
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term debt for U.S. food corporations, including commercial paper and loans with a maturity of one year or less.
Q: Why is this data important?
A: The indicator helps assess the financial health, liquidity, and borrowing patterns of food industry corporations.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly as part of the Quarterly Financial Report.
Q: Who uses this economic data?
A: Policymakers, investors, financial analysts, and researchers use this data to understand corporate financial trends.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data is specific to the food industry and represents a snapshot of short-term debt at a particular point in time.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper [QFRD304311USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025