Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motor Vehicles and Parts: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper
QFRD304376USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
5,757.00
Year-over-Year Change
-43.93%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term debt for U.S. motor vehicle and parts corporations with a maturity of one year or less. It provides critical insights into the financial liquidity and borrowing patterns of a key manufacturing 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 automotive corporations to manage working capital and operational expenses. Economists analyze this metric to understand financial stress, credit availability, and potential investment signals in the automotive manufacturing industry.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to assess the financial health and credit dynamics of the automotive manufacturing sector.
Key Facts
- Measures short-term debt for U.S. motor vehicle and parts corporations
- Includes loans and commercial paper with maturity under one year
- Provides insights into sector-specific financial strategies
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term debt for U.S. motor vehicle and parts corporations, including loans and commercial paper with a maturity of one year or less.
Q: Why is this data important?
A: It helps economists and investors understand the financial liquidity and borrowing patterns of the automotive manufacturing sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis through financial reports submitted by corporations.
Q: What can this indicator reveal about the automotive industry?
A: It can signal financial health, credit availability, and potential investment opportunities in the automotive manufacturing sector.
Q: Are there limitations to this economic indicator?
A: The data represents a specific subset of short-term debt and should be analyzed alongside other financial and economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motor Vehicles and Parts: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper [QFRD304376USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025