Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wood Products: Interest Expense
QFR105321USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
653.00
Year-over-Year Change
55.11%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the quarterly interest expenses for U.S. wood products corporations, providing insight into their borrowing costs and financial health. Understanding these expenses helps analysts assess the sector's economic performance and potential investment risks.
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 interest expense metric reflects the total cost of debt financing for wood products companies, indicating their capital structure and financial leverage. Economists use this data to evaluate sector-specific financial trends and potential economic pressures.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. wood products corporations, aggregating their reported interest payment expenses.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic researchers to understand sectoral financial dynamics and potential indicators of broader economic conditions.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly interest expenses for U.S. wood products corporations
- Provides insight into sector-specific borrowing costs
- Part of broader Federal Reserve economic monitoring efforts
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the total interest expenses paid by U.S. wood products corporations in a given quarter, reflecting their debt financing costs.
Q: Why are interest expenses important?
A: Interest expenses indicate a company's borrowing costs, financial health, and potential investment risks in the wood products sector.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The data is gathered through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of wood products corporations reporting their interest payment expenses.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze these trends to understand sectoral financial dynamics and potential broader economic implications.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of the wood products sector's financial landscape.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wood Products: Interest Expense [QFR105321USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025