Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Paper: Total Current Liabilities
QFRTCL322USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
35,236.00
Year-over-Year Change
2.84%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total current liabilities of U.S. corporations on a quarterly basis, providing insight into short-term financial obligations. It serves as a critical metric for understanding corporate financial health and potential economic pressures.
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
Total current liabilities represent the short-term financial obligations that corporations must settle within one year, including accounts payable, short-term debt, and other near-term financial commitments. Economists and financial analysts use this metric to assess corporate liquidity, financial stress, and potential economic risks.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. corporations to regulatory bodies, then aggregated and analyzed by the Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is crucial for policymakers, investors, and economists in evaluating corporate financial conditions and potential macroeconomic implications.
Key Facts
- Represents short-term financial obligations of U.S. corporations
- Updated quarterly to reflect current economic conditions
- Critical indicator of corporate financial health and potential economic stress
FAQs
Q: What are current liabilities?
A: Current liabilities are short-term financial obligations that a company must pay within one year, including accounts payable, short-term loans, and other near-term financial commitments.
Q: Why are total current liabilities important?
A: They provide insight into a company's short-term financial health, liquidity, and potential financial stress, which can indicate broader economic conditions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The Quarterly Financial Report is updated on a quarterly basis, providing regular snapshots of corporate financial conditions.
Q: How do policymakers use this data?
A: Policymakers analyze this trend to understand corporate financial health, potential economic risks, and inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: While valuable, this metric represents aggregate data and may not capture individual company or sector-specific nuances in financial conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Paper: Total Current Liabilities [QFRTCL322USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025