Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Peripheral Equipment: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper
QFRD304374USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
7,184.00
Year-over-Year Change
-10.52%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term debt for U.S. computer and peripheral equipment corporations with a maturity of one year or less. It provides critical insights into the financial liquidity and borrowing patterns of a key technology 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 volume of short-term loans, including commercial paper, used by computer and peripheral equipment companies to manage working capital and operational expenses. Economists analyze this metric to understand corporate financial strategies and potential economic pressures in the technology manufacturing segment.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and compiled by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This indicator helps policymakers and investors assess the financial health and credit conditions within the technology manufacturing industry.
Key Facts
- Measures short-term debt for computer and peripheral equipment corporations
- Includes commercial paper and loans with less than one-year maturity
- Provides insights into corporate financial liquidity and borrowing strategies
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term debt for U.S. computer and peripheral equipment corporations with a maturity of one year or less, including commercial paper.
Q: Why is this data important?
A: The indicator helps assess the financial health and borrowing patterns of technology manufacturing companies, offering insights into corporate liquidity and economic conditions.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly through financial reports submitted by corporations.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Economists, investors, policymakers, and financial analysts use this data to understand technology sector financial trends and potential economic implications.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data is specific to computer and peripheral equipment corporations and may not represent the entire technology or manufacturing sectors comprehensively.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Peripheral Equipment: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper [QFRD304374USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025