Capital Accounts: Surplus: Section 7
CASS7 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
817.42
Year-over-Year Change
5.50%
Date Range
12/3/1941 - 1/25/1961
Summary
The Capital Accounts: Surplus: Section 7 (CASS7) is a specialized economic indicator tracking specific financial flows within the U.S. national accounting system. This metric provides insights into capital account transactions and helps economists understand broader economic structural changes.
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
This economic series represents a detailed component of the national balance sheet, capturing nuanced capital account movements across different economic sectors. Economists use this data to analyze financial transfers, investment patterns, and structural economic shifts.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve through comprehensive national accounting procedures, tracking financial transactions and capital movements.
Historical Context
Policymakers and financial analysts utilize this trend to assess economic resilience, investment dynamics, and potential structural economic transformations.
Key Facts
- Part of comprehensive U.S. national accounting framework
- Tracks detailed capital account transactions
- Provides insights into economic structural changes
FAQs
Q: What does CASS7 specifically measure?
A: CASS7 measures specific capital account surplus transactions within the U.S. national accounting system, capturing financial flows between different economic sectors.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: Typically, this economic indicator is updated quarterly, providing current insights into capital account movements.
Q: Why is CASS7 important for economic analysis?
A: It helps economists and policymakers understand complex financial transfers and potential structural shifts in the national economy.
Q: Can CASS7 predict economic trends?
A: While not a predictive tool, CASS7 provides valuable context for understanding current economic structures and potential future developments.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: CASS7 is a specialized metric that requires comprehensive economic knowledge to interpret accurately and should be analyzed alongside other economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Capital Accounts: Surplus: Section 7 [CASS7], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025