Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Retail Trade: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks
QFRTCASHOTRUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
67,205.00
Year-over-Year Change
-0.90%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the total cash holdings of U.S. corporations in the retail trade sector, providing insights into their financial liquidity and strategic cash management. Understanding cash reserves helps economists assess business confidence, investment potential, and overall economic health.
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 balances maintained by non-automotive retail corporations in U.S. banks, reflecting their financial flexibility and preparedness for potential investments or economic uncertainties. Economists analyze these cash reserves as an indicator of corporate financial strategy and potential future economic activity.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standardized accounting methodologies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to gauge corporate financial health, potential investment trends, and broader economic sentiment in the retail sector.
Key Facts
- Represents total cash holdings for non-automotive retail corporations
- Provides quarterly snapshot of corporate financial liquidity
- Serves as a leading indicator of potential business investment and economic confidence
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures the total cash reserves held by U.S. retail corporations in banks, excluding automotive retail businesses.
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 often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly by the U.S. Federal Reserve as part of its comprehensive financial reporting.
Q: How do investors use this information?
A: Investors analyze cash reserves to assess corporate financial health, potential for expansion, and overall sector performance.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend represents aggregate data and may not reflect individual company performance or specific regional variations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Retail Trade: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks [QFRTCASHOTRUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025