Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Durable Manufacturing: Total Cash, U.S. Government and Other Securities
QFRTCASH2DURUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
612,996.00
Year-over-Year Change
24.55%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the total cash and securities holdings of U.S. durable manufacturing corporations on a quarterly basis. It provides critical insight into the financial liquidity and investment strategies of a key sector of the American industrial economy.
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 metric represents the aggregate financial assets held by durable manufacturing firms in cash, U.S. government securities, and other investment instruments. Economists use this data to assess corporate financial health, investment capacity, and potential economic resilience.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. durable manufacturing corporations, compiled and reported by the Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand corporate financial strategies, potential capital investment trends, and broader economic indicators.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly cash and securities holdings for U.S. durable manufacturing corporations
- Provides insight into corporate financial liquidity and investment strategies
- Part of the Federal Reserve's comprehensive economic reporting framework
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the total cash, U.S. government, and other securities held by durable manufacturing corporations on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why is this trend important for investors?
A: It offers insights into corporate financial health, potential investment capacity, and overall economic resilience of the manufacturing sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly by the Federal Reserve as part of its comprehensive financial reporting.
Q: How can policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers can assess corporate financial conditions, potential investment trends, and develop targeted economic strategies for the manufacturing sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents a snapshot of corporate holdings and may not capture real-time changes or predict future economic conditions with absolute certainty.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Durable Manufacturing: Total Cash, U.S. Government and Other Securities [QFRTCASH2DURUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025