Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Basic Chemicals, Resins, and Synthetics: Total Current Assets
QFRTCA375USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
130,151.00
Year-over-Year Change
-8.35%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total current assets of U.S. corporations in the basic chemicals, resins, and synthetics sector, providing insight into the financial health and liquidity of a critical manufacturing segment. The trend helps economists and investors understand the short-term financial resources and potential investment capacity of this important industrial subsector.
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 quarterly financial report represents a snapshot of current assets, which include cash, inventory, and short-term investments for corporations in the basic chemicals industry. Economists analyze this metric to assess sector-wide financial strength, potential for capital investment, and overall economic resilience in manufacturing.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive corporate financial reporting and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standardized accounting principles.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to evaluate industrial sector performance and potential macroeconomic trends in manufacturing and chemical production.
Key Facts
- Represents total short-term financial resources in the basic chemicals sector
- Provides quarterly updates on corporate financial health
- Includes cash, inventory, and short-term investment assets
FAQs
Q: What does 'total current assets' mean?
A: Total current assets represent a company's short-term financial resources that can be converted to cash within one year, including cash, inventory, and short-term investments.
Q: Why are current assets important for chemical corporations?
A: Current assets indicate a company's liquidity and ability to fund operations, invest in new technologies, and respond to market opportunities quickly.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The Quarterly Financial Report is typically updated every three months, providing a consistent snapshot of the sector's financial condition.
Q: How do investors use this data?
A: Investors analyze current assets to assess a company's or sector's financial health, potential for growth, and ability to meet short-term financial obligations.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents aggregate corporate information and may not reflect individual company performance, and it provides a historical snapshot rather than predictive insights.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Basic Chemicals, Resins, and Synthetics: Total Current Assets [QFRTCA375USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025