Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Nondurable Goods: Total Liabilities
QFRTL422USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
609,645.00
Year-over-Year Change
1.91%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks total liabilities for U.S. wholesale trade corporations in the nondurable goods sector, providing insight into financial obligations and economic health. It offers a critical snapshot of corporate financial structures and potential economic pressures in this specific industry segment.
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 commitments of wholesale trade corporations dealing with nondurable goods, reflecting their debt, financial leverage, and potential economic resilience. Economists analyze this metric to understand corporate financial strategies, risk management, and sectoral economic dynamics.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations, compiled and standardized by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess corporate financial health, potential credit risks, and broader economic trends in the wholesale trade sector.
Key Facts
- Measures total financial obligations for nondurable goods wholesale corporations
- Provides quarterly updates on corporate financial structures
- Reflects potential economic pressures and financial strategies in the sector
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator specifically measure?
A: It tracks the total liabilities of U.S. wholesale trade corporations in the nondurable goods sector, capturing their financial obligations and debt structures.
Q: Why are total liabilities important for economic analysis?
A: Total liabilities reveal corporate financial health, potential credit risks, and provide insights into broader economic trends and sectoral financial strategies.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent and timely view of corporate financial dynamics in the wholesale trade sector.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Policymakers, investors, economic researchers, and financial analysts use this indicator to assess corporate and sectoral economic conditions.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The indicator focuses specifically on nondurable goods wholesale trade, so it may not fully represent the entire wholesale or broader economic landscape.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wholesale Trade, Nondurable Goods: Total Liabilities [QFRTL422USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025