Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks
QFRTCASH371USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
7,986.00
Year-over-Year Change
-24.52%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the total cash holdings of U.S. corporations in the iron, steel, and ferroalloys sector, providing insights into their financial liquidity and strategic cash management. Understanding these cash reserves helps economists and investors assess the sector's 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 metric represents the aggregate cash resources maintained by corporations in a specific industrial subsector, reflecting their financial strategy and market positioning. Economists analyze these cash holdings as indicators of corporate confidence, potential investment readiness, and overall economic resilience in the manufacturing domain.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reporting by corporations, aggregated and verified by federal economic tracking systems.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand industrial sector financial dynamics and potential economic investment patterns.
Key Facts
- Represents total liquid assets for iron, steel, and ferroalloys corporations
- Quarterly data provides snapshot of sector's financial positioning
- Indicates potential for future industrial investments and economic growth
FAQs
Q: What does this trend measure?
A: It measures the total cash holdings of U.S. corporations in the iron, steel, and ferroalloys manufacturing sector, tracking their liquid financial resources.
Q: Why are cash reserves important?
A: Cash reserves indicate a corporation's financial flexibility, potential for investment, and ability to weather economic uncertainties.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent and current view of the sector's financial status.
Q: How do investors use this information?
A: Investors analyze these cash reserves to assess corporate financial health, potential for expansion, and strategic investment opportunities.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend represents aggregate data and may not reflect individual corporate strategies or specific company performance.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks [QFRTCASH371USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025