Assets: Other: Repurchase Agreements - Others: Wednesday Level
H41RESPPALGTRONWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
-100.00%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the level of repurchase agreements (repos) held by entities other than banks on a Wednesday basis. It provides insight into short-term lending and liquidity in the financial system.
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 are short-term borrowing transactions where one party sells securities and agrees to repurchase them later at a slightly higher price. Economists use this metric to understand short-term credit markets and potential stress in financial liquidity.
Methodology
Data is collected by the Federal Reserve through weekly reporting from financial institutions and aggregated as a Wednesday snapshot.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers and analysts to assess short-term credit market conditions and potential monetary policy implications.
Key Facts
- Repos are crucial for short-term funding in financial markets
- Wednesday levels provide a consistent weekly snapshot of market conditions
- Indicates short-term borrowing and lending dynamics between financial institutions
FAQs
Q: What are repurchase agreements?
A: Repurchase agreements are short-term financial transactions where securities are sold with an agreement to buy them back later at a slightly higher price, essentially functioning as a collateralized loan.
Q: Why are Wednesday repo levels important?
A: Wednesday levels provide a standardized weekly snapshot of short-term lending markets, helping economists and policymakers understand current credit market conditions.
Q: How do repos impact monetary policy?
A: Repo levels can indicate market liquidity and potential stress, which the Federal Reserve monitors when making monetary policy decisions.
Q: Who uses this data?
A: Central bankers, financial analysts, economists, and institutional investors use repo data to assess market conditions and potential economic trends.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly, providing a consistent and timely view of short-term financial market dynamics.
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Assets: Securities Held Outright: U.S. Treasury Securities: Notes and Bonds, Nominal: Week Average
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other: Repurchase Agreements - Others: Wednesday Level [H41RESPPALGTRONWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025