Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Scientific Research and Development Services: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper
QFRD304547USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2,544.00
Year-over-Year Change
42300.00%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term debt for U.S. scientific research and development service corporations, focusing on loans with original maturities of one year or less. The trend provides critical insights into the financial liquidity and borrowing patterns of innovative research-driven sectors.
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 financial obligations, including commercial paper, for corporations in scientific research services. Economists use this data to assess sector-specific financial health, investment capacity, and potential economic dynamism in research and development.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations, aggregated and standardized by federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This indicator helps policymakers and investors understand financial conditions and investment trends in knowledge-intensive economic sectors.
Key Facts
- Tracks short-term debt for scientific research corporations
- Includes commercial paper and loans under one-year maturity
- Provides insights into sector-specific financial liquidity
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures short-term debt for U.S. scientific research and development service corporations, including loans and commercial paper with maturities under one year.
Q: Why is this trend important?
A: The trend reveals financial health and borrowing patterns in innovative sectors, helping assess investment capacity and economic potential.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly through financial reports submitted by corporations.
Q: What can investors learn from this indicator?
A: Investors can gauge financial conditions, liquidity, and potential investment opportunities in research and development sectors.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: The indicator focuses specifically on scientific research services and may not represent broader economic trends across all industries.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Scientific Research and Development Services: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper [QFRD304547USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025