Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Wholesale Trade: Total Current Liabilities
QFRTCLWHSUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
721,831.00
Year-over-Year Change
3.66%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total current liabilities of wholesale trade corporations in the United States on a quarterly basis. It provides critical insight into the short-term financial obligations and potential financial health of wholesale trade businesses.
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 wholesale trade companies, including accounts payable, short-term debt, and other current liabilities. Economists use this metric to assess the financial liquidity and potential economic stress within the wholesale trade sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly financial surveys of wholesale trade corporations by the U.S. Federal Reserve and Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to evaluate sector-specific financial conditions and potential macroeconomic trends.
Key Facts
- Measures short-term financial obligations of wholesale trade corporations
- Provides quarterly snapshot of sector-wide financial commitments
- Helps assess potential economic stress and liquidity conditions
FAQs
Q: What does total current liabilities indicate?
A: Total current liabilities represent short-term financial obligations that are due within one year, including accounts payable, short-term loans, and other immediate financial commitments.
Q: Why are wholesale trade liabilities important?
A: These liabilities offer insights into the financial health and potential economic pressures facing wholesale trade businesses, which are critical to supply chain and economic infrastructure.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a regular and consistent view of wholesale trade financial conditions.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze this trend to understand sector-specific financial stress, potential credit market conditions, and overall economic health.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: While valuable, this metric represents a snapshot in time and should be considered alongside other economic indicators for comprehensive analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Wholesale Trade: Total Current Liabilities [QFRTCLWHSUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025