Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Information: Total Current Liabilities
QFRTCLINFUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
795,885.00
Year-over-Year Change
13.75%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total current liabilities of U.S. corporations on a quarterly basis, 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 that corporations must settle within one year, including accounts payable, short-term debt, and other near-term financial commitments. Economists and financial analysts use this metric to assess corporate liquidity, financial stress, and potential economic vulnerabilities.
Methodology
The data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. corporations, aggregated and analyzed by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This trend is crucial for policymakers, investors, and economists in evaluating corporate financial conditions and potential macroeconomic risks.
Key Facts
- Represents short-term financial obligations of U.S. corporations
- Updated quarterly to reflect current economic conditions
- Provides insight into corporate financial health and potential economic pressures
FAQs
Q: What are current liabilities?
A: Current liabilities are 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 total current liabilities important?
A: They provide a snapshot of a corporation's short-term financial health and potential liquidity challenges, which can indicate broader economic trends.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The Quarterly Financial Report is updated on a quarterly basis, providing regular insights into corporate financial conditions.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this data to assess corporate financial stress, potential economic risks, and inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: While valuable, this metric represents aggregate data and may not capture individual corporate nuances or sector-specific variations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Information: Total Current Liabilities [QFRTCLINFUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025