Commercial Paper Outstanding, Tier-1

DTBSPCKCT1NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

406,198.15

Year-over-Year Change

-7.51%

Date Range

6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025

Summary

Tracks tier-1 commercial paper outstanding, measuring short-term corporate debt market conditions. Critical for understanding corporate financial strategies.

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

Commercial paper represents unsecured, short-term corporate debt instruments used for immediate financing needs.

Methodology

Calculated by aggregating outstanding commercial paper issued by top-tier corporations.

Historical Context

Used by investors and financial analysts to assess corporate borrowing trends.

Key Facts

  • Measures short-term corporate debt
  • Indicates corporate financial health
  • Reflects immediate borrowing conditions

FAQs

Q: What is commercial paper?

A: Unsecured, short-term debt instrument issued by corporations to fund immediate financial needs.

Q: Why track tier-1 commercial paper?

A: Provides insights into top-tier corporate borrowing and financial market conditions.

Q: How frequently does this data change?

A: Typically updated regularly to reflect current corporate debt market dynamics.

Q: What do changes indicate?

A: Fluctuations can signal corporate financial strategies and broader economic conditions.

Q: Are there potential data limitations?

A: Represents top-tier corporate data, which might not fully capture entire market complexity.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Commercial Paper Outstanding, Tier-1 (DTBSPCKCT1NWW), retrieved from FRED.