Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Miscellaneous Manufacturing: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks

QFRTCASH339USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

21,179.00

Year-over-Year Change

-7.72%

Date Range

10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025

Summary

This economic indicator tracks the total cash reserves held by miscellaneous manufacturing corporations in U.S. banks on a quarterly basis. The metric provides critical insights into corporate liquidity and financial health within a specific manufacturing sector.

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 miscellaneous manufacturing firms, reflecting their financial flexibility and potential investment capacity. Economists use this data to assess corporate financial strategies, potential capital expenditures, and overall economic resilience.

Methodology

Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations in the miscellaneous manufacturing sector, compiled and verified by federal economic reporting agencies.

Historical Context

This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to evaluate corporate financial conditions and potential economic investment trends.

Key Facts

  • Represents quarterly cash holdings for miscellaneous manufacturing corporations
  • Provides insight into corporate financial health and potential investment capacity
  • Part of broader Federal Reserve economic tracking mechanisms

FAQs

Q: What does this economic indicator measure?

A: It measures the total cash reserves held by miscellaneous manufacturing corporations in U.S. banks on a quarterly basis.

Q: Why are cash reserves important for manufacturing corporations?

A: Cash reserves indicate financial flexibility, potential for investment, and ability to weather economic uncertainties.

Q: How frequently is this data updated?

A: The data is updated quarterly by the U.S. Federal Reserve as part of its comprehensive economic reporting.

Q: How do investors use this information?

A: Investors analyze these cash reserves to assess corporate financial health, potential capital expenditures, and sector-wide economic trends.

Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?

A: The data represents a specific manufacturing subsector and should be considered alongside other economic indicators for comprehensive analysis.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Miscellaneous Manufacturing: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks [QFRTCASH339USNO], retrieved from FRED.

Last Checked: 8/1/2025