Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Wholesale Trade: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper
QFRD304WHSUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
27,875.00
Year-over-Year Change
11.12%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term debt for wholesale trade corporations with a maturity of one year or less, including commercial paper. It provides critical insights into corporate liquidity and short-term financing strategies across the wholesale trade 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 and commercial paper used by wholesale trade businesses to manage cash flow and operational expenses. Economists analyze this metric to understand corporate financial health, credit market conditions, and potential economic stress signals.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to assess corporate borrowing trends and potential economic momentum.
Key Facts
- Measures short-term debt for wholesale trade corporations
- Includes loans and commercial paper with maturity under one year
- Provides insights into corporate liquidity and financial strategies
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term debt and commercial paper for wholesale trade corporations with a maturity of one year or less.
Q: Why is this trend important?
A: It reveals corporate borrowing patterns and provides insights into financial health and potential economic stress.
Q: How is the data collected?
A: Data is gathered through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and compiled by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Policymakers, investors, financial analysts, and economists use this data to assess corporate and economic conditions.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis, reflecting the most recent corporate financial reporting periods.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Wholesale Trade: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper [QFRD304WHSUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025