Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Information: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks
QFRTCASHINFUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
212,773.00
Year-over-Year Change
-14.82%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total cash holdings of U.S. corporations across all sectors and sizes. The metric provides critical insight into corporate financial health, liquidity, 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 trend represents the aggregate cash reserves maintained by U.S. corporations in domestic bank accounts, reflecting corporate financial strategy and economic confidence. Economists use this data to assess corporate financial resilience, potential capital expenditure, and broader economic sentiment.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys and bank reporting mechanisms, aggregating cash holdings from corporations across various industries and scales.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and analysts to understand corporate financial positioning, potential economic investment trends, and overall business sector liquidity.
Key Facts
- Represents total cash holdings across all U.S. corporate sectors
- Provides quarterly snapshot of corporate financial health
- Reflects potential for business investment and economic expansion
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the total cash reserves held by U.S. corporations in domestic bank accounts, providing a comprehensive view of corporate financial liquidity.
Q: Why are corporate cash reserves important?
A: Cash reserves indicate corporate financial health, potential for investment, ability to weather economic downturns, and overall business confidence.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, offering a consistent and current view of corporate cash holdings throughout the year.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this data to understand business sector financial health, potential economic investment trends, and overall economic sentiment.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The indicator provides an aggregate view and may not capture nuanced differences between individual corporations or specific industry variations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Information: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks [QFRTCASHINFUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025