Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Furniture and Related Products: Interest Expense
QFR105337USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
425.00
Year-over-Year Change
113.57%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the interest expenses of U.S. corporations in the furniture and related products sector, providing insights into their borrowing costs and financial health. Understanding these expenses helps economists and investors assess the sector's financial strategies and potential economic pressures.
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 quarterly interest payments made by furniture and related product corporations, reflecting their debt management and capital financing strategies. Economists analyze this metric to understand corporate financial behavior, investment patterns, and potential economic stress in the sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations in the furniture and related products industry, compiled and standardized by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to evaluate sector-specific financial conditions, lending environments, and potential indicators of broader economic trends.
Key Facts
- Tracks quarterly interest expenses for U.S. furniture and related product corporations
- Provides insights into corporate borrowing costs and financial strategies
- Helps economists assess sector-specific financial health
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the quarterly interest expenses of corporations in the U.S. furniture and related products sector, reflecting their borrowing costs and financial obligations.
Q: Why are interest expenses important?
A: Interest expenses reveal a company's debt management, cost of capital, and potential financial pressures, which can indicate broader economic trends.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The data is collected through mandatory quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations in the furniture and related products industry.
Q: How do economists use this information?
A: Economists analyze these expenses to understand sector-specific financial conditions, investment patterns, and potential economic stress indicators.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of the sector's financial performance throughout the year.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Furniture and Related Products: Interest Expense [QFR105337USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025