Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Plastics and Rubber Products: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper

QFRD304326USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

577.00

Year-over-Year Change

-25.06%

Date Range

10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025

Summary

Tracks short-term debt levels for U.S. plastics and rubber product corporations. Provides critical insight into corporate financial liquidity and borrowing patterns.

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

Measures short-term loans and commercial paper for plastics and rubber manufacturing sectors. Indicates financial health and credit accessibility for specific industrial segments.

Methodology

Collected through quarterly financial reporting by corporate entities in the sector.

Historical Context

Used by financial analysts to assess industrial sector credit conditions and borrowing trends.

Key Facts

  • Represents short-term debt under 1-year maturity
  • Includes commercial paper and other loan types
  • Quarterly reporting frequency

FAQs

Q: What does this economic indicator measure?

A: Tracks short-term debt for U.S. plastics and rubber product corporations. Provides insights into sector-specific financial liquidity.

Q: Why is short-term debt important?

A: Indicates corporate financial flexibility and access to credit. Helps assess sector economic health and potential investment risks.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: Reported quarterly by U.S. corporations in the plastics and rubber products sector.

Q: What can changes in this indicator suggest?

A: Fluctuations may signal shifts in corporate borrowing confidence, credit market conditions, or sector-specific economic pressures.

Q: How do researchers use this data?

A: Analysts use it to evaluate industrial sector financial trends and potential economic indicators.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: Plastics and Rubber Products Short-Term Debt (QFRD304326USNO), retrieved from FRED.