Foreign Banking Offices in the U.S., Including IBFs; Deposits at Foreign Banks; Asset, Level

FBOUSIBFDFBA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

11,312.00

Year-over-Year Change

-3.16%

Date Range

10/1/1945 - 1/1/2025

Summary

This economic trend measures the total deposits held at foreign banking offices, including International Banking Facilities (IBFs), operating in the United States. It provides insight into foreign banking activity and the role of international financial institutions in the U.S. economy.

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 Foreign Banking Offices in the U.S., Including IBFs; Deposits at Foreign Banks; Asset, Level metric tracks the total value of deposits maintained at foreign bank branches, agencies, and other offices located in the United States. This data is used by economists and policymakers to analyze the scale and significance of foreign banking operations within the domestic financial system.

Methodology

The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Historical Context

This trend offers important context for assessing the integration of global capital flows and the role of international finance in the U.S. market.

Key Facts

  • Foreign banking offices held over $2 trillion in U.S. deposits as of 2022.
  • Deposits at foreign banks have grown significantly since the 1990s.
  • International Banking Facilities (IBFs) account for a substantial portion of foreign bank deposits in the U.S.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the total value of deposits held at foreign banking offices, including International Banking Facilities (IBFs), operating in the United States.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This data provides important insights into the scale and role of foreign banking activity within the U.S. financial system, which is crucial for economists and policymakers analyzing global capital flows and the integration of international finance.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This trend offers important context for assessing the integration of global capital flows and the role of international finance in the U.S. market, which is relevant for economic policymakers and market analysts.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published regularly by the Federal Reserve, but there may be some delay in the most recent figures being available.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Foreign Banking Offices in the U.S., Including IBFs; Deposits at Foreign Banks; Asset, Level (FBOUSIBFDFBA), retrieved from FRED.