Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Telecommunications: Total Liabilities
QFRTL517USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,311,339.00
Year-over-Year Change
-4.32%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the total liabilities of U.S. telecommunications corporations on a quarterly basis, providing insight into the financial health and debt obligations of a critical infrastructure sector. The metric helps economists and investors understand the financial leverage and potential economic risks within the telecommunications industry.
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 liabilities represent the cumulative financial obligations of telecommunications companies, including short-term and long-term debt, accounts payable, and other financial commitments. Economists analyze this trend to assess sector-wide financial stability, investment capacity, and potential economic resilience.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by telecommunications corporations to regulatory agencies, then aggregated and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to evaluate the telecommunications sector's financial structure, potential credit risks, and overall economic performance.
Key Facts
- Represents aggregate financial obligations of U.S. telecommunications corporations
- Provides quarterly snapshot of sector-wide financial leverage
- Critical indicator for assessing industry financial stability
FAQs
Q: What does 'total liabilities' mean in this context?
A: Total liabilities represent all financial obligations of telecommunications corporations, including debt, accounts payable, and other financial commitments.
Q: Why are telecommunications liabilities important?
A: These liabilities indicate the financial health, investment capacity, and potential economic risks within a critical infrastructure sector.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent and timely view of the telecommunications sector's financial landscape.
Q: How do investors use this trend?
A: Investors analyze this trend to assess sector financial stability, potential credit risks, and make informed investment decisions.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend represents aggregate data and may not reflect individual company performance or specific financial nuances.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Telecommunications: Total Liabilities [QFRTL517USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025