Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motor Vehicles and Parts: Total Current Liabilities
QFRTCL376USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
249,455.00
Year-over-Year Change
6.90%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total current liabilities for U.S. motor vehicle and parts corporations on a quarterly basis. It provides critical insight into the short-term financial obligations and potential financial health of a key manufacturing sector.
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 that corporations must settle within one fiscal year, including accounts payable, short-term debt, and other near-term financial commitments. Economists analyze this metric to assess the liquidity and financial stress within the automotive manufacturing industry.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by motor vehicle and parts corporations to regulatory agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by financial analysts, policymakers, and investors to evaluate the financial stability and potential risk in the automotive manufacturing sector.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly short-term financial obligations for motor vehicle and parts corporations
- Provides insight into sector-specific financial liquidity and potential economic stress
- Tracked and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve as part of comprehensive economic monitoring
FAQs
Q: What does 'total current liabilities' mean?
A: Total current liabilities represent all short-term financial obligations a corporation must pay within one fiscal year, including accounts payable, short-term loans, and other near-term financial commitments.
Q: Why are motor vehicle and parts liabilities important?
A: These liabilities offer insights into the financial health and potential economic challenges in a critical manufacturing sector that significantly impacts the broader U.S. economy.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a regular snapshot of the financial status of motor vehicle and parts corporations.
Q: How do economists use this data?
A: Economists analyze this trend to assess sector-specific financial stress, predict potential economic challenges, and understand broader manufacturing sector dynamics.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: While valuable, this indicator represents only one aspect of corporate financial health and should be considered alongside other economic metrics for comprehensive analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Motor Vehicles and Parts: Total Current Liabilities [QFRTCL376USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025