Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Miscellaneous Manufacturing: Total Current Liabilities

QFRTCL339USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

86,141.00

Year-over-Year Change

27.71%

Date Range

10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025

Summary

This economic indicator tracks the total current liabilities for U.S. corporations in the miscellaneous manufacturing sector, providing insight into short-term financial obligations. It serves as a critical metric for understanding corporate financial health and potential economic pressures.

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

Total current liabilities represent the short-term financial obligations of manufacturing corporations, including accounts payable, short-term debt, and other near-term financial commitments. Economists analyze this trend to assess corporate financial stress, liquidity, and potential investment risks in the manufacturing sector.

Methodology

Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations to regulatory agencies, then aggregated and analyzed by economic research institutions.

Historical Context

This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to evaluate the financial stability and potential economic challenges in the manufacturing industry.

Key Facts

  • Represents short-term financial obligations of miscellaneous manufacturing corporations
  • Provides insight into corporate liquidity and financial stress
  • Updated quarterly to reflect current economic conditions

FAQs

Q: What does 'total current liabilities' mean?

A: Total current liabilities represent all short-term financial obligations that a company must pay within one year, including accounts payable, short-term loans, and other near-term financial commitments.

Q: Why are current liabilities important for economic analysis?

A: Current liabilities provide crucial information about a company's financial health, liquidity, and potential short-term financial challenges, which can indicate broader economic trends.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: The Quarterly Financial Report is updated every quarter, providing a regular snapshot of corporate financial conditions in the manufacturing sector.

Q: How do policymakers use this information?

A: Policymakers use this data to assess the financial health of the manufacturing sector, inform economic policy decisions, and identify potential economic risks or opportunities.

Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?

A: This indicator focuses specifically on miscellaneous manufacturing corporations and may not fully represent the entire manufacturing sector or broader economic conditions.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Miscellaneous Manufacturing: Total Current Liabilities [QFRTCL339USNO], retrieved from FRED.

Last Checked: 8/1/2025