Corporate Cash Increases As Business Outlook Improves

corporate cash, z1, first quarter 2011, Q1 2011, hoarding, The Federal Reserve today reported corporate cash balances climbed to $1.88 trillion – a 35% increase since the first quarter of 2009 – representing $489 billion. This significant increase indicates companies are accumulating cash because the business environment is improving, according to Treasury Strategies, a treasury consulting firm.