Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer Systems Design and Related Services: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks
QFRTCASH545USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
65,216.00
Year-over-Year Change
-5.51%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total cash reserves held by U.S. corporations in the computer systems design and related services sector. It provides critical insights into the financial liquidity and cash management strategies of technology service companies.
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 holdings of corporations in a specific technology services subsector, reflecting their financial health and potential investment capacity. Economists use this data to assess sector-level financial resilience, investment potential, and broader technology industry trends.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reporting and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve from corporate financial statements.
Historical Context
This metric is used by policymakers, investors, and analysts to understand technology sector financial dynamics and potential economic investment trends.
Key Facts
- Measures total cash holdings in computer systems design and related services sector
- Provides quarterly snapshot of corporate financial liquidity
- Reflects potential investment and operational capacity of technology firms
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the total cash reserves of U.S. corporations in computer systems design and related services. The data represents the aggregate cash on hand and in U.S. banks for these companies.
Q: Why is this cash reserve data important?
A: It provides insights into the financial health and potential investment capacity of technology service companies. Higher cash reserves can indicate strong financial positioning and potential for future growth.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent and current view of the sector's financial liquidity. This allows for tracking trends and changes over time.
Q: How can investors use this information?
A: Investors can analyze these cash reserve trends to assess the financial strength of technology service companies and potential investment opportunities in the sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The indicator focuses on a specific subsector and represents aggregate data, so individual company variations might not be fully captured. It should be used in conjunction with other financial metrics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer Systems Design and Related Services: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks [QFRTCASH545USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025