Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Nonferrous Metals: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks
QFRTCASH381USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
8,374.00
Year-over-Year Change
36.63%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the total cash holdings of U.S. nonferrous metals corporations in domestic banks, providing insight into the financial liquidity of a specific industrial sector. The metric offers valuable information about corporate financial health, investment capacity, and potential economic resilience in the metals manufacturing industry.
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 quarterly financial report represents a snapshot of liquid assets held by nonferrous metals corporations, reflecting their financial strategy and economic positioning. Economists use this data to assess corporate cash management, potential investment readiness, and sectoral financial stability.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive corporate financial reporting and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standardized accounting methodologies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand industrial sector financial dynamics and potential investment or economic development strategies.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly cash holdings for U.S. nonferrous metals corporations
- Provides insight into corporate financial liquidity and strategic positioning
- Part of broader Federal Reserve economic monitoring efforts
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the total cash on hand and in U.S. banks for nonferrous metals corporations on a quarterly basis, tracking their liquid financial resources.
Q: Why is tracking corporate cash important?
A: Cash holdings indicate a company's financial health, potential for investment, ability to weather economic challenges, and overall economic sector performance.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent and current view of corporate financial positions in the nonferrous metals sector.
Q: How can investors use this information?
A: Investors can assess sector financial health, potential investment opportunities, and corporate strategic positioning by analyzing these cash holding trends.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents a specific sector and does not capture the entire economic landscape, so it should be used in conjunction with other economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Nonferrous Metals: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks [QFRTCASH381USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025