Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Transportation Equipment: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper
QFRD304TRAUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
18,339.00
Year-over-Year Change
12.03%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term debt for U.S. transportation equipment corporations, specifically loans with an original maturity of one year or less. The metric provides critical insights into the financial liquidity and borrowing patterns of a key industrial 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 transportation equipment manufacturers to manage working capital and operational expenses. Economists analyze this data to understand corporate financial strategies, credit market conditions, and potential economic pressures in the transportation manufacturing 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 transportation equipment industry.
Key Facts
- Measures short-term debt for transportation equipment corporations
- Includes commercial paper and loans with maturity under one year
- Provides insights into corporate financial liquidity and borrowing strategies
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term loans and commercial paper for U.S. transportation equipment corporations with a maturity of one year or less.
Q: Why is this data important?
A: The indicator helps economists and analysts understand corporate financial health, credit market conditions, and potential economic trends in the transportation manufacturing sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically collected and reported on a quarterly basis by federal economic research agencies.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Policymakers, investors, financial analysts, and researchers use this data to assess corporate financial strategies and economic conditions.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data is specific to the transportation equipment sector 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: Transportation Equipment: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper [QFRD304TRAUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025