Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer and Electronic Products: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper
QFRD304COMUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
42,713.00
Year-over-Year Change
138.85%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term debt for U.S. computer and electronic product corporations, specifically loans with original maturities of one year or less. The metric provides critical insights into corporate financial liquidity and short-term borrowing strategies in 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 corporations in the computer and electronic products industry to manage working capital and operational expenses. Economists analyze this data to understand financial flexibility, credit market conditions, and potential investment or expansion signals within the technology sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and compiled by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to assess corporate financial health, credit market dynamics, and potential economic trends in the technology manufacturing segment.
Key Facts
- Measures short-term loans for computer and electronic product corporations
- Includes commercial paper and other loans with maturities under one year
- Provides insights into corporate financial strategies and liquidity
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term debt for U.S. computer and electronic product corporations, including loans and commercial paper with maturities of one year or less.
Q: Why is this data important?
A: The indicator helps economists and investors understand corporate financial health, credit market conditions, and potential investment trends in the technology sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly through financial reports submitted by corporations.
Q: What can changes in this indicator suggest?
A: Fluctuations may signal shifts in corporate borrowing strategies, credit market accessibility, and potential economic conditions affecting the technology industry.
Q: Are there limitations to this economic indicator?
A: The data is specific to computer and electronic product corporations 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: Computer and Electronic Products: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper [QFRD304COMUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025