Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: All Other Current Liabilities
QFRD315333USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
82,713.00
Year-over-Year Change
2.76%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the current liabilities of U.S. machinery corporations, providing insight into short-term financial obligations. It serves as a critical metric for understanding the financial health and operational liquidity of the machinery 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 aggregate short-term financial commitments of U.S. machinery corporations, including accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other near-term monetary responsibilities. Economists use this data to assess sector-specific financial stress, potential investment risks, and overall industrial economic conditions.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reporting by corporations in the machinery sector, compiled and standardized by federal economic research institutions.
Historical Context
This metric is utilized by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to evaluate industrial sector financial dynamics and potential macroeconomic trends.
Key Facts
- Represents short-term financial obligations of U.S. machinery corporations
- Provides quarterly snapshot of sector-specific financial commitments
- Critical indicator for assessing industrial economic conditions
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the total current liabilities of U.S. machinery corporations, including short-term financial obligations and operational expenses.
Q: Why are current liabilities important?
A: Current liabilities reveal a company's short-term financial health and ability to meet immediate monetary commitments.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a quarterly basis, providing a regular snapshot of the machinery sector's financial landscape.
Q: How do investors use this information?
A: Investors analyze this trend to assess sector financial health, potential investment risks, and overall industrial economic conditions.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data represents aggregate sector information and may not reflect individual corporate performance or specific company dynamics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Machinery: All Other Current Liabilities [QFRD315333USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025