Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Foundries: Total Liabilities
QFRTL331USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
15,110.00
Year-over-Year Change
-14.95%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total liabilities of U.S. foundry corporations on a quarterly basis, providing insight into the financial health and debt obligations of the manufacturing sector. Understanding these liabilities helps economists and investors assess the economic resilience and potential risks within the industrial manufacturing landscape.
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 trend represents the aggregate financial obligations of foundry corporations, including short-term and long-term debt, accounts payable, and other financial commitments. Economists analyze these liabilities to gauge the financial leverage, operational complexity, and potential economic stress within the manufacturing subsector.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reporting by corporations, compiled and standardized by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This metric is crucial for policymakers, investors, and economic analysts in assessing industrial sector financial stability and potential macroeconomic implications.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly total liabilities for U.S. foundry corporations
- Provides insights into manufacturing sector financial obligations
- Helps assess potential economic risks and financial leverage
FAQs
Q: What are foundry liabilities?
A: Foundry liabilities are the total financial obligations of corporations that specialize in metal casting and manufacturing processes, including debt, accounts payable, and other financial commitments.
Q: Why are foundry liabilities important?
A: These liabilities provide critical information about the financial health and potential economic risks within the manufacturing sector, helping investors and policymakers make informed decisions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent and timely snapshot of the financial landscape for foundry corporations.
Q: How do foundry liabilities impact the broader economy?
A: High or increasing liabilities can indicate potential financial stress, which might signal broader economic challenges or sectoral vulnerabilities.
Q: What limitations exist in this data?
A: The data represents a specific subsector and may not capture the entire manufacturing landscape, so it should be analyzed alongside other economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Foundries: Total Liabilities [QFRTL331USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025