Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Retail Trade: Interest Expense
QFR105OTRUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
5,151.00
Year-over-Year Change
33.55%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the quarterly interest expenses for all other retail trade corporations in the United States. It provides critical insight into the financial burden and borrowing costs faced by retailers outside of major retail categories.
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 retail corporations, indicating their financial health and borrowing strategies. Economists use this data to assess corporate financial stress, credit conditions, and potential impacts on business investment and expansion.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and compiled by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand credit market conditions, corporate financial strategies, and potential economic pressures on the retail sector.
Key Facts
- Measures quarterly interest expenses for non-major retail corporations
- Provides insight into corporate borrowing costs and financial strategies
- Part of broader Federal Reserve economic monitoring efforts
FAQs
Q: What does this trend indicate about retail corporations?
A: It shows the total interest expenses for retailers, reflecting their debt levels and borrowing costs. Higher expenses can suggest increased financial pressure or investment activities.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of retail corporations' financial conditions.
Q: Why are interest expenses important for economic analysis?
A: Interest expenses reveal corporate financial health, credit market conditions, and potential economic pressures on the retail sector.
Q: How do changes in this trend impact business strategy?
A: Fluctuations can influence corporate decisions about borrowing, investment, and financial planning in the retail sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend covers only 'all other retail trade' corporations, excluding major retail categories, and represents a specific subset of the retail economy.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Retail Trade: Interest Expense [QFR105OTRUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025