Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Basic Chemicals, Resins, and Synthetics: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper
QFRD304375USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
40,664.00
Year-over-Year Change
-2.40%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term debt for U.S. corporations in the basic chemicals, resins, and synthetics sector, specifically focusing on loans with an original maturity of one year or less. The trend provides critical insights into corporate borrowing patterns and liquidity in a key industrial 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 metric represents the volume of short-term loans, including commercial paper, used by corporations in the chemical manufacturing sector to manage working capital and fund operational needs. Economists analyze this data to understand corporate financial strategies, credit market conditions, and potential indicators of economic health.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and compiled by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to assess corporate financial health, credit market dynamics, and potential economic stress signals.
Key Facts
- Tracks short-term debt for chemical manufacturing 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 measures short-term debt for U.S. corporations in the basic chemicals, resins, and synthetics sector, including loans and commercial paper with original maturities of one year or less.
Q: Why is this trend important?
A: The trend helps economists and investors understand corporate financial health, credit market conditions, and potential economic stress signals in the manufacturing sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly through financial reports submitted by corporations and compiled by federal economic research agencies.
Q: What can changes in this trend indicate?
A: Fluctuations can signal shifts in corporate borrowing strategies, credit market accessibility, and overall economic conditions in the manufacturing sector.
Q: Are there limitations to this economic indicator?
A: The data is specific to the basic chemicals, resins, and synthetics sector and may not fully represent broader economic trends or other manufacturing subsectors.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Basic Chemicals, Resins, and Synthetics: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper [QFRD304375USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025