Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Long-Term Debt, Due in More Than 1 Year: Other Long-Term Loans

QFRD319333USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

91,009.00

Year-over-Year Change

4.17%

Date Range

10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025

Summary

Tracks long-term debt for machinery sector corporations with loans exceeding one year. Critical for understanding industrial capital financing.

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

Measures long-term debt obligations for machinery corporations beyond one-year duration. Provides insight into sector's financial leverage and borrowing patterns.

Methodology

Quarterly financial survey of corporate debt reporting by U.S. Census Bureau.

Historical Context

Used by economists to assess machinery sector's financial strategy and investment capacity.

Key Facts

  • Focuses on loans over one-year duration
  • Quarterly reporting frequency
  • Specific to machinery sector corporations

FAQs

Q: What does this debt metric measure?

A: Tracks long-term debt for machinery corporations with loan terms exceeding one year. Indicates sector's financial leverage.

Q: How frequently is this data updated?

A: Updated quarterly, providing current snapshot of machinery sector's long-term financial obligations.

Q: Why is long-term debt important?

A: Reveals corporate investment strategies, financial health, and capacity for capital expenditures in machinery sector.

Q: How can investors use this data?

A: Assess financial stability and investment potential of machinery corporations. Indicates sector-wide borrowing trends.

Q: What are the limitations of this metric?

A: Provides financial snapshot but should be analyzed alongside other economic and sector-specific indicators.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Long-Term Debt, Due in More Than 1 Year (QFRD319333USNO), retrieved from FRED.