Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper
QFRD304549USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
556.00
Year-over-Year Change
-63.59%
Date Range
10/1/2009 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks short-term debt for professional and technical services corporations in the United States, focusing on loans with a maturity of one year or less. The metric provides critical insights into corporate borrowing patterns and liquidity management for a specific sector of the professional services industry.
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 data represents the volume of short-term loans, including commercial paper, utilized by professional and technical service firms to manage working capital and operational expenses. Economists use this indicator to assess corporate financial health, credit market conditions, and potential business investment strategies.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and compiled by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to understand credit market dynamics and corporate financial strategies in the professional services sector.
Key Facts
- Tracks short-term loans for professional and technical service corporations
- Includes commercial paper and other loans with maturity under one year
- Provides insights into corporate liquidity and financial strategy
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures short-term debt for professional and technical service corporations, including loans and commercial paper with a maturity of one year or less.
Q: Why is this trend important for investors?
A: It offers insights into corporate financial health, credit market conditions, and potential investment opportunities in the professional services sector.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: Data is gathered through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations and compiled by federal economic research institutions.
Q: What can this trend tell us about the economy?
A: It can indicate business confidence, credit market accessibility, and potential economic growth or contraction in the professional services industry.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of corporate borrowing trends.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Professional and Technical Services, Except Legal Services: Short-Term Debt, Original Maturity of 1 Year or Less: Other Short-Term Loans, Including Commercial Paper [QFRD304549USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025