Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks
QFRTCASH333USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
33,978.00
Year-over-Year Change
-17.45%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the total cash holdings of U.S. machinery corporations across quarters, providing insight into corporate financial liquidity. The metric is crucial for understanding business investment capacity and potential economic resilience.
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 data represents the aggregate cash reserves held by machinery sector corporations in U.S. banks and on hand, reflecting their financial health and potential for capital expenditure. Economists use this metric to assess corporate financial strength and potential investment signals.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reporting by corporations in the machinery sector, aggregated and standardized by federal economic tracking systems.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers and investors to gauge industrial sector financial preparedness and potential economic investment trends.
Key Facts
- Represents total cash holdings for U.S. machinery corporations
- Quarterly tracking provides dynamic financial insights
- Indicates potential for future capital expenditure and investment
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the total cash reserves held by U.S. machinery corporations in banks and on hand during a specific quarter.
Q: Why are cash reserves important for the machinery sector?
A: Cash reserves indicate financial health, potential for investment, and ability to weather economic uncertainties.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis, providing current insights into corporate financial conditions.
Q: How do investors use this information?
A: Investors analyze these cash reserves to assess corporate financial strength and potential for future growth and investment.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The metric only represents cash holdings and does not account for other forms of assets or potential liabilities.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks [QFRTCASH333USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025