Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Transportation Equipment: Total Liabilities
QFRTLTRAUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,107,229.00
Year-over-Year Change
9.85%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total liabilities of U.S. corporations in the transportation equipment sector, providing insight into the financial health and debt obligations of a critical manufacturing industry. The metric helps analysts understand the financial leverage and potential economic risks within this important segment of the U.S. industrial 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 transportation equipment manufacturers, including companies producing automobiles, aerospace products, and other transportation-related machinery. Economists use this data to assess sector-specific financial stress, investment capacity, and potential economic resilience.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations in the transportation equipment manufacturing sector, compiled and reported by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic researchers to evaluate industrial sector financial health, potential credit risks, and broader manufacturing economic trends.
Key Facts
- Represents total financial obligations for transportation equipment manufacturers
- Provides quarterly snapshot of sector-wide financial leverage
- Crucial indicator for assessing industrial economic health
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the total financial liabilities of U.S. corporations in the transportation equipment manufacturing sector, including debt and financial obligations.
Q: Why are transportation equipment liabilities important?
A: These liabilities reflect the financial health, investment capacity, and potential economic risks within a critical U.S. manufacturing sector.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of the sector's financial status.
Q: How do economists use this information?
A: Economists analyze these liabilities to understand sector financial trends, potential credit risks, and broader manufacturing economic conditions.
Q: What limitations exist in this data?
A: The indicator represents aggregate data and may not capture individual company variations or immediate short-term financial changes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Transportation Equipment: Total Liabilities [QFRTLTRAUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025