Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Miscellaneous Manufacturing: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks
QFR301339USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2,031.00
Year-over-Year Change
25.45%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term bank loans for miscellaneous manufacturing corporations in the United States. It provides insights into corporate borrowing patterns and potential financial stress in the manufacturing sector.
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 volume of bank loans with an original maturity of one year or less for miscellaneous manufacturing firms. Economists use this data to assess corporate liquidity, credit conditions, and potential investment or operational financing strategies.
Methodology
Data is collected through the Quarterly Financial Report (QFR) survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This metric is used by policymakers and financial analysts to evaluate credit market conditions and potential economic indicators for the manufacturing sector.
Key Facts
- Measures short-term bank loans for miscellaneous manufacturing corporations
- Provides quarterly snapshot of corporate borrowing patterns
- Helps indicate potential financial health and credit accessibility
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term bank loans with a maturity of one year or less for miscellaneous manufacturing corporations in the United States.
Q: Why are short-term loans important for manufacturers?
A: Short-term loans help manufacturers manage cash flow, fund operational expenses, and invest in immediate business needs.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly through the Quarterly Financial Report survey.
Q: How do economists use this information?
A: Economists analyze this trend to assess credit market conditions, corporate financial health, and potential economic indicators for the manufacturing sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data only covers miscellaneous manufacturing corporations and provides a snapshot of short-term borrowing, which may not represent the entire manufacturing landscape.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Miscellaneous Manufacturing: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks [QFR301339USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025