Assets: Other: Repurchase Agreements - Foreign Official: Week Average
H41RESPPALGTRFXAWNWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
7/5/2006 - 8/27/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the weekly average of repurchase agreements held by foreign official entities in the United States. It provides insight into international financial flows and central bank liquidity management strategies.
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
Repurchase agreements (repos) are short-term borrowing mechanisms where securities are sold with an agreement to repurchase them later at a slightly higher price. Economists use this data to understand foreign central banks' short-term investment and liquidity preferences in U.S. financial markets.
Methodology
The Federal Reserve collects this data through its H.41 statistical release, tracking weekly repo transactions by foreign official institutions.
Historical Context
This metric is crucial for analyzing international monetary policy, capital flows, and the global demand for U.S. financial assets.
Key Facts
- Represents short-term borrowing transactions by foreign official entities
- Indicates international investment strategies and liquidity preferences
- Part of the Federal Reserve's comprehensive financial reporting
FAQs
Q: What are repurchase agreements?
A: Repurchase agreements are short-term financial transactions where securities are sold with a commitment to buy them back at a predetermined price and date.
Q: Why do foreign official entities use repos?
A: Foreign central banks use repos to manage liquidity, earn short-term returns, and maintain flexibility in their financial asset portfolios.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly by the Federal Reserve as part of its H.41 statistical release.
Q: What does this trend indicate about international finance?
A: This trend reflects foreign central banks' confidence in U.S. financial markets and their short-term investment strategies.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: The data represents a snapshot of repo activities and may not capture all nuanced international financial movements.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other: Repurchase Agreements - Foreign Official: Week Average [H41RESPPALGTRFXAWNWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025