Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Information: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper
QFRD304INFUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
11,223.00
Year-over-Year Change
-3.28%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term corporate debt with a maturity of one year or less, including commercial paper. It provides critical insights into corporate liquidity and short-term financing strategies across U.S. businesses.
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 corporations' immediate borrowing needs and their capacity to manage near-term financial obligations. Economists use this metric to assess corporate financial health, credit market conditions, and potential economic stress signals.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly surveys of U.S. corporate financial statements, aggregated and standardized by the Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This indicator is crucial for monetary policy analysis, helping policymakers understand corporate credit dynamics and potential economic pressures.
Key Facts
- Measures corporate short-term debt under one year's maturity
- Includes various financing instruments like commercial paper
- Provides real-time snapshot of corporate borrowing conditions
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term corporate debt with a maturity of one year or less, including commercial paper and other short-term loans.
Q: Why is this indicator important?
A: It reveals corporate liquidity, borrowing capacity, and potential financial stress in the U.S. business sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly by the Federal Reserve as part of its comprehensive financial reporting.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: They analyze this trend to understand credit market conditions and inform monetary policy decisions.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: It provides a snapshot of corporate debt at a specific point in time and should be analyzed alongside other economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Information: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper [QFRD304INFUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025