Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys: Long-Term Debt, Due in More Than 1 Year: Other Long-Term Loans
QFRD319371USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
21,055.00
Year-over-Year Change
-9.26%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks long-term debt for U.S. corporations in the iron, steel, and ferroalloys sector, specifically focusing on loans due beyond one year. The metric provides critical insights into the financial leverage and borrowing strategies of a key industrial segment.
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 aggregate long-term debt obligations of corporations in the iron, steel, and ferroalloys manufacturing sector. Economists use this indicator to assess industry financial health, investment capacity, and potential economic resilience.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations, aggregated and standardized by federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand industrial sector financial dynamics, investment trends, and potential economic stress indicators.
Key Facts
- Tracks long-term debt specifically for iron, steel, and ferroalloys corporations
- Provides quarterly snapshot of sector's financial obligations
- Helps economists assess industrial sector financial strategies
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures long-term debt obligations for U.S. corporations in the iron, steel, and ferroalloys manufacturing sector, specifically loans due in more than one year.
Q: Why is this trend important?
A: It provides insights into industrial sector financial health, investment capacity, and potential economic resilience by tracking long-term borrowing patterns.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent and current view of the sector's financial landscape.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers use this trend to understand industrial sector financial conditions, potential investment trends, and economic sector stability.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data is sector-specific and represents a snapshot in time, so it should be analyzed alongside other economic indicators for comprehensive insights.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Iron, Steel, and Ferroalloys: Long-Term Debt, Due in More Than 1 Year: Other Long-Term Loans [QFRD319371USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025