Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Petroleum and Coal Products: Interest Expense
QFR105324USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
3,520.00
Year-over-Year Change
93.83%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the quarterly interest expenses for U.S. corporations in the petroleum and coal products sector, providing insight into their financial obligations and borrowing costs. Understanding these expenses helps analysts assess the financial health and investment dynamics of a critical energy industry segment.
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 total interest payments made by petroleum and coal product corporations as part of their financial reporting. Economists use this metric to evaluate industry-wide financial strategies, debt management, and potential impacts on capital investment and operational expenses.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations in the petroleum and coal products sector, aggregated and standardized by federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to understand energy sector financial trends, credit conditions, and potential economic pressures.
Key Facts
- Reflects quarterly interest expenses for petroleum and coal product corporations
- Provides insights into industry borrowing costs and financial strategies
- Part of broader economic indicators tracking energy sector financial performance
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the total quarterly interest expenses for U.S. corporations in the petroleum and coal products sector, tracking their financial obligations and borrowing costs.
Q: Why are interest expenses important for the energy sector?
A: Interest expenses reflect a corporation's debt management, capital investment strategies, and overall financial health, which are critical in the capital-intensive energy industry.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of the sector's financial performance and borrowing trends.
Q: How do investors use this information?
A: Investors analyze these expenses to assess corporate financial strategies, potential profitability, and the overall economic conditions affecting the energy sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data represents aggregate corporate expenses and may not capture individual company variations or short-term market fluctuations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Petroleum and Coal Products: Interest Expense [QFR105324USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025