Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Chemicals: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks
QFRTCASH325USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
13,194.00
Year-over-Year Change
-24.12%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the total cash holdings of U.S. corporations in the chemicals manufacturing sector, providing insight into corporate financial liquidity and strategic cash management. The metric is crucial for understanding financial health, investment potential, and economic resilience in 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 quarterly financial report represents the aggregate cash reserves held by non-pharmaceutical chemical manufacturing corporations in U.S. banking institutions. Economists analyze this metric as an indicator of corporate financial strategy, potential investment capacity, and broader industrial sector economic confidence.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive corporate financial reporting and aggregated by the U.S. Federal Reserve using standardized accounting methodologies.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess corporate financial health, potential capital expenditure, and sectoral economic momentum.
Key Facts
- Represents cash holdings for non-pharmaceutical chemical manufacturing corporations
- Quarterly data provides snapshot of corporate financial positioning
- Reflects potential for future investment and economic resilience
FAQs
Q: What does this trend indicate about the chemical manufacturing sector?
A: It reveals the financial liquidity and cash management strategies of chemical manufacturing corporations, indicating their economic stability and potential for future investments.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent and current view of corporate cash reserves in the chemical manufacturing sector.
Q: Why are cash reserves important for this industry?
A: Cash reserves indicate a company's ability to invest in research, development, equipment, and potential mergers or acquisitions, which are critical for maintaining competitiveness.
Q: How do investors use this information?
A: Investors analyze these cash reserves to assess corporate financial health, potential for growth, and strategic positioning within the chemical manufacturing sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend represents aggregate data and does not provide insights into individual company performance or specific cash allocation strategies.
Related Trends
Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Scientific Research and Development Services: Land and Mineral Rights
QFR217547USNO
Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Management and Technical Consulting Services: Other Direct Credits (Charges) to Retained Earnings (Net)
QFRD122546USNO
Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Primary Metals: Retained Earnings at End of Quarter
QFRD123PRIUSNO
Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Information: All Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
QFRD110519USNO
Chicago Fed National Financial Conditions Credit Subindex
NFCICREDIT
Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Computer Systems Design and Related Services: Cash and Demand Deposits in the U.S.
QFR201545USNO
Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Chemicals: Total Cash on Hand and in U.S. Banks [QFRTCASH325USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025