Supplementary Information: Supplemental Information on 2020 Credit Facilities: Outstanding Principal Amount of Loan Extended to the Commercial Paper Funding Facility II LLC: Wednesday Level
H41RESPPALDOBNWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the outstanding principal amount of loans extended to the Commercial Paper Funding Facility II LLC on a weekly basis during the 2020 economic crisis. The metric provides critical insight into emergency lending mechanisms used by the Federal Reserve to stabilize financial markets during unprecedented economic disruption.
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 series represents a specialized Federal Reserve credit facility designed to support short-term corporate funding during the COVID-19 pandemic economic downturn. Economists use this data to assess the scale and effectiveness of emergency monetary interventions during systemic financial stress.
Methodology
Data is collected and reported weekly by the Federal Reserve, tracking the total principal amount of loans extended through the Commercial Paper Funding Facility II LLC.
Historical Context
This metric is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand the Federal Reserve's crisis response strategies and liquidity support mechanisms for corporate financing.
Key Facts
- Part of the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program during the 2020 pandemic
- Focused on providing liquidity to short-term corporate funding markets
- Represents a critical intervention to prevent potential financial system collapse
FAQs
Q: What is the Commercial Paper Funding Facility?
A: It's a Federal Reserve program designed to provide liquidity to short-term corporate borrowing markets during economic stress by purchasing commercial paper directly from issuers.
Q: Why was this facility important during the 2020 pandemic?
A: The facility helped prevent a potential credit freeze by ensuring corporations could access short-term financing when normal market mechanisms were disrupted.
Q: How does the H41RESPPALDOBNWW series track this facility?
A: The series provides weekly data on the total principal amount of loans extended through the Commercial Paper Funding Facility II LLC, showing the scale of emergency lending.
Q: What does this data tell economists?
A: It offers insights into the Federal Reserve's crisis response, market stress levels, and the effectiveness of emergency monetary interventions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a weekly basis, reflecting the Wednesday level of outstanding loans in the facility.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Supplementary Information: Supplemental Information on 2020 Credit Facilities: Outstanding Principal Amount of Loan Extended to the Commercial Paper Funding Facility II LLC: Wednesday Level [H41RESPPALDOBNWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025