Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Printing and Related Support Activities: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper
QFRD304323USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
201.00
Year-over-Year Change
34.90%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term debt for U.S. corporations in the printing and related support activities sector, specifically focusing on loans with an original maturity of one year or less. The metric provides insights into short-term financial strategies and liquidity management for businesses in this specific industry 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 series represents a granular view of corporate borrowing patterns in a specific industrial subsector, offering economists a detailed perspective on short-term financial dynamics. Analysts use this data to understand credit accessibility, business confidence, and potential economic pressures within the printing and support activities industry.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive corporate financial reporting and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standardized accounting methodologies.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized in macroeconomic analysis to assess sectoral credit conditions, lending trends, and potential indicators of business investment sentiment.
Key Facts
- Focuses specifically on short-term loans in the printing and support activities sector
- Includes commercial paper and other loans with maturity under one year
- Provides granular insight into industry-specific financial strategies
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term debt for U.S. corporations in the printing and related support activities sector, including loans and commercial paper with original maturity of one year or less.
Q: Why is this data important?
A: The indicator helps economists and analysts understand credit conditions, business confidence, and financial strategies within a specific industrial subsector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of short-term financial trends in the industry.
Q: What can this trend reveal about economic conditions?
A: Changes in short-term debt can indicate shifts in business investment, credit accessibility, and overall economic health for the printing and support activities sector.
Q: Are there limitations to this economic indicator?
A: The data is specific to one industry subsector and may not represent broader economic trends, so it should be analyzed in conjunction with other economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Printing and Related Support Activities: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper [QFRD304323USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025