Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Information: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks
QFR301519USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,102.00
Year-over-Year Change
34.39%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks short-term bank loans for U.S. corporations with a maturity of one year or less. The metric provides critical insights into corporate borrowing patterns and liquidity conditions in the national financial ecosystem.
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 corporations' short-term debt obligations from banking institutions, reflecting immediate financing needs and corporate financial strategies. Economists use this data to assess corporate financial health, credit market conditions, and potential economic stress signals.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. corporations to regulatory agencies, aggregating bank loan information with original maturities of one year or less.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, financial analysts, and central bank officials to evaluate corporate credit access, monetary policy effectiveness, and potential economic expansion or contraction signals.
Key Facts
- Measures short-term corporate bank loans with maturities under one year
- Provides insights into corporate borrowing and financial strategy
- Reflects immediate corporate financing needs and credit market conditions
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks short-term bank loans for U.S. corporations with original maturities of one year or less, indicating corporate borrowing patterns.
Q: Why are short-term corporate loans important?
A: These loans reveal corporate liquidity needs, financial health, and potential economic trends in credit markets and business investment.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically collected and reported quarterly by U.S. corporations through financial reporting mechanisms.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Central bank officials and economic policymakers analyze this trend to assess credit market conditions and potential monetary policy interventions.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data represents a snapshot of corporate borrowing and may not capture all nuanced financial strategies or emerging market trends.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Information: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Loans from Banks [QFR301519USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025