Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks
QFRTCASH549USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
26,991.00
Year-over-Year Change
-26.66%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the total cash reserves held by U.S. corporations in the professional and technical services sector, excluding legal services. It provides critical insights into corporate liquidity and financial health for this specific industry segment.
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 holdings of professional and technical service corporations, reflecting their financial flexibility and potential for investment or operational expansion. Economists use this data to assess sector-specific financial strategies and potential economic resilience.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reporting by corporations, aggregated and standardized by federal economic tracking systems.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand corporate financial positioning and potential economic investment capacity.
Key Facts
- Measures cash holdings for professional and technical service corporations
- Excludes legal services sector specifically
- Provides quarterly snapshot of corporate financial positioning
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks total cash reserves for U.S. professional and technical service corporations, excluding legal services, on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are cash reserves important?
A: Cash reserves indicate a company's financial flexibility, potential for investment, and ability to weather economic uncertainties.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: Data is gathered through mandatory quarterly financial reporting by corporations and compiled by federal economic tracking systems.
Q: How do investors use this information?
A: Investors analyze these trends to assess sector financial health, potential investment opportunities, and corporate strategic positioning.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of corporate cash holdings in the professional and technical services sector.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks [QFRTCASH549USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025