All Employees: Professional and Business Services in District of Columbia
Not Seasonally Adjusted
DCPBSVN • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
169.40
Year-over-Year Change
-2.59%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series measures the value of domestic commercial paper outstanding. It is an important indicator of short-term business financing conditions and overall economic activity.
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
Domestic commercial paper is an unsecured debt instrument issued by corporations to meet short-term financing needs. The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series tracks the total value of this commercial paper outstanding, providing insights into the availability and use of short-term business credit.
Methodology
The data is collected and published by the Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
Trends in domestic commercial paper outstanding are closely monitored by economists and policymakers as a gauge of near-term economic conditions and credit market functioning.
Key Facts
- Commercial paper is a short-term debt instrument issued by corporations.
- The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series tracks the total value of this commercial paper outstanding.
- Trends in domestic commercial paper can signal changes in business financing conditions and overall economic activity.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series measures the total value of domestic commercial paper outstanding, which reflects short-term business financing conditions.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Trends in domestic commercial paper outstanding provide insights into the availability and use of short-term business credit, which is an important indicator of overall economic activity and near-term economic conditions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and published by the Federal Reserve.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Economists and policymakers closely monitor trends in domestic commercial paper outstanding as a gauge of credit market functioning and near-term economic conditions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published by the Federal Reserve on a regular schedule, but there may be some delays in reporting or limitations in coverage that users should be aware of.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Not Seasonally Adjusted (DCPBSVN), retrieved from FRED.