Domestic Finance Companies, Commercial Paper, Flow
This dataset tracks domestic finance companies, commercial paper, flow over time.
Latest Value
-8456.32
Year-over-Year Change
-62.87%
Date Range
4/1/1984 - 1/1/2025
Summary
The Domestic Finance Companies, Commercial Paper, Flow trend measures the net issuance of commercial paper by U.S. finance companies. This provides insight into corporate financing conditions and business confidence.
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
This economic indicator tracks the net change in outstanding commercial paper issued by domestic finance companies, which are a key source of short-term corporate funding. The data offers visibility into the financing activities and liquidity preferences of the business sector.
Methodology
The Federal Reserve collects this data through surveys of finance companies and other market participants.
Historical Context
Analysts and policymakers monitor this metric to assess the availability of credit and the health of corporate capital markets.
Key Facts
- Commercial paper is a short-term debt instrument issued by large corporations.
- Finance companies are a major source of commercial paper funding.
- Trends in commercial paper issuance signal changes in business liquidity and investment.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator tracks the net change in outstanding commercial paper issued by U.S. domestic finance companies, providing insight into corporate financing conditions.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The commercial paper market is an important barometer of business confidence and access to short-term credit, making this metric useful for assessing the health of corporate capital markets.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The Federal Reserve collects this data through surveys of finance companies and other market participants.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Analysts and policymakers monitor this metric to gauge the availability of credit and the overall state of the business sector.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The commercial paper data is published with a lag, and may not fully capture all financing activities.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Domestic Finance Companies, Commercial Paper, Flow (STFLFPXDFBANA), retrieved from FRED.