Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods: Total Current Assets
QFRTCA421USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
590,784.00
Year-over-Year Change
-1.15%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total current assets of U.S. corporations in the wholesale trade and durable goods sectors, providing insight into their short-term financial health and liquidity. The metric is crucial for understanding business investment capacity, potential economic resilience, and sectoral financial performance.
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 aggregate liquid assets available to wholesale and durable goods corporations, including cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable. Economists analyze this metric to assess corporate financial strength, potential investment capabilities, and broader economic momentum.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations, compiled and standardized by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to evaluate corporate financial conditions and potential economic growth trajectories.
Key Facts
- Measures short-term financial resources of wholesale and durable goods corporations
- Provides insights into potential business investment and economic resilience
- Quarterly data helps track evolving corporate financial conditions
FAQs
Q: What does 'total current assets' mean?
A: Total current assets represent a company's liquid resources that can be converted to cash within one year, including cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable.
Q: Why are wholesale and durable goods important?
A: These sectors are critical components of the supply chain and economic infrastructure, reflecting broader economic health and business investment trends.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of corporate financial conditions throughout the year.
Q: How do investors use this information?
A: Investors analyze this trend to assess corporate financial health, potential investment opportunities, and sector-specific economic performance.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data represents aggregate corporate assets and may not capture individual company variations or immediate market changes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods: Total Current Assets [QFRTCA421USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025