Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Fabricated Metal Products: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks
QFRTCASH332USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
22,284.00
Year-over-Year Change
-1.07%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total cash holdings of U.S. corporations in the fabricated metal products sector, providing insights into their financial liquidity and strategic cash management. Understanding cash reserves helps economists assess corporate financial health and potential investment or expansion capabilities.
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 position of fabricated metal product companies, reflecting their financial resilience and strategic positioning in the manufacturing sector. Economists analyze these cash reserves as a key indicator of corporate financial strategy, potential investment readiness, and overall economic confidence.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reporting by corporations, aggregated and verified by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This metric is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand corporate financial health, potential capital investment trends, and sectoral economic dynamics.
Key Facts
- Represents cash holdings specifically in the fabricated metal products manufacturing sector
- Provides quarterly snapshot of corporate financial liquidity
- Helps track potential investment and expansion capabilities of metal manufacturing firms
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the total cash on hand and in U.S. banks for corporations in the fabricated metal products manufacturing sector on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are cash reserves important for this sector?
A: Cash reserves indicate financial health, potential for investment, ability to weather economic uncertainties, and capacity for technological upgrades or expansion.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent and current view of the sector's financial position.
Q: How do economists use this information?
A: Economists analyze these cash reserves to understand corporate financial strategies, sector resilience, and potential economic investment trends.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents aggregate cash holdings and does not provide individual company insights or detailed breakdown of cash allocation strategies.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Fabricated Metal Products: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks [QFRTCASH332USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025