Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods: Total Cash, U.S. Government and Other Securities
QFRTCASH2421USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
68,821.00
Year-over-Year Change
-9.35%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks total cash holdings and securities for U.S. wholesale trade and durable goods corporations. It provides critical insight into corporate financial liquidity and strategic asset management across these specific industry sectors.
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 cash reserves and investment securities held by wholesale trade and durable goods corporations in the United States. Economists analyze this metric to understand corporate financial strategies, potential investment behaviors, and overall sector financial health.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations in wholesale trade and durable goods sectors, compiled and standardized by federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to assess corporate financial resilience, potential investment trends, and broader economic sector performance.
Key Facts
- Measures total cash and securities for specific U.S. corporate sectors
- Provides quarterly snapshot of corporate financial liquidity
- Helps track potential investment and financial strategy shifts
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator specifically measure?
A: It tracks total cash and U.S. government/other securities held by wholesale trade and durable goods corporations on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why is this data important for investors?
A: It offers insights into corporate financial health, potential investment strategies, and sector-specific liquidity trends.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent and current view of corporate financial positions.
Q: Can this indicator predict economic trends?
A: While not a direct predictor, it can signal corporate financial confidence and potential investment behaviors in key economic sectors.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: It focuses only on wholesale trade and durable goods sectors, so it doesn't represent the entire corporate landscape.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods: Total Cash, U.S. Government and Other Securities [QFRTCASH2421USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025