Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Plastics and Rubber Products: Interest Expense
QFR105326USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,771.00
Year-over-Year Change
47.46%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the quarterly interest expenses for U.S. corporations in the plastics and rubber products manufacturing sector. It provides insights into the borrowing costs and financial health of companies within this specific industrial 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 interest expense metric reflects the cost of debt financing for plastics and rubber product manufacturers, indicating their capital structure and financial strategy. Economists use this data to assess sector-specific financial pressures and potential investment risks.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of U.S. corporations, compiled and standardized by the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system.
Historical Context
This trend is used by financial analysts, policymakers, and investors to understand sectoral financial dynamics and potential economic pressures in manufacturing.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly interest expenses for U.S. plastics and rubber product corporations
- Provides insight into sector-specific borrowing costs and financial strategies
- Part of broader Federal Reserve economic monitoring efforts
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the total interest expenses for U.S. corporations in the plastics and rubber products manufacturing sector on a quarterly basis.
Q: Why are interest expenses important?
A: Interest expenses reveal a company's cost of borrowing and can indicate financial health, investment strategies, and potential economic pressures.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The data is gathered through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of corporations, then processed and standardized by the Federal Reserve.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this trend to understand financial conditions in the manufacturing sector and potential implications for broader economic policy.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis, reflecting the most recent financial reporting periods for corporations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Plastics and Rubber Products: Interest Expense [QFR105326USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025