Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Management and Technical Consulting Services: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper
QFRD304546USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
573.00
Year-over-Year Change
-66.17%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks short-term debt for U.S. management and technical consulting services, focusing on loans with a maturity of one year or less. The metric provides critical insights into corporate borrowing patterns and liquidity in a specific service 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 data represents the volume of short-term loans, including commercial paper, used by management and technical consulting firms to manage working capital and operational expenses. Economists analyze this trend to understand financial strategies, credit accessibility, and potential economic stress in professional services.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations to regulatory agencies, then aggregated and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This metric is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to assess corporate financial health, credit market conditions, and potential economic indicators in the professional services sector.
Key Facts
- Tracks short-term loans for management and technical consulting firms
- Includes commercial paper and loans with less than one-year maturity
- Provides insights into corporate financial strategies and liquidity
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures short-term debt for management and technical consulting services, including loans and commercial paper with a maturity of one year or less.
Q: Why is this trend important?
A: The trend helps economists and investors understand corporate borrowing patterns, financial health, and potential economic indicators in professional services.
Q: How is the data collected?
A: Data is gathered through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and then aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: How can businesses use this information?
A: Companies can benchmark their short-term borrowing strategies against industry trends and assess overall market conditions for credit.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of short-term debt in the management and technical consulting sector.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Management and Technical Consulting Services: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper [QFRD304546USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025