Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Mining: Total Current Liabilities

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

Latest Value

137,136.00

Year-over-Year Change

-5.26%

Date Range

10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025

Summary

This economic indicator tracks the total current liabilities for all mining corporations in the United States on a quarterly basis. It provides critical insight into the short-term financial obligations and potential financial health of the mining 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 mining companies must settle within one fiscal year, including accounts payable, short-term debt, and other near-term financial commitments. Economists and financial analysts use this metric to assess the liquidity and financial risk of the mining industry.

Methodology

Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by mining corporations to federal regulatory agencies, then aggregated and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Historical Context

This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic researchers to evaluate the financial stability and potential economic pressures within the mining sector.

Key Facts

  • Represents aggregated short-term financial obligations of U.S. mining corporations
  • Updated quarterly to reflect current financial conditions
  • Includes various short-term financial commitments like accounts payable and short-term debt

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 fiscal year, including accounts payable, short-term loans, and other near-term financial commitments.

Q: Why are mining sector liabilities important?

A: Mining sector liabilities provide insight into the financial health and potential economic pressures within this critical industrial sector, which can signal broader economic trends and investment risks.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: The Quarterly Financial Report is updated every quarter, providing a regular snapshot of the mining sector's financial obligations and potential economic challenges.

Q: Who uses this economic indicator?

A: Investors, financial analysts, policymakers, and economic researchers use this indicator to assess the financial stability and potential risks in the mining industry.

Q: What are the limitations of this data?

A: The data represents aggregate figures and may not capture individual company variations, and it provides a snapshot of financial obligations at a specific point in time.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Mining: Total Current Liabilities [QFRTCLMINUSNO], retrieved from FRED.

Last Checked: 8/1/2025