Assets: Other: Repurchase Agreements - Others: Change in Week Average from Year Ago Week Average
H41RESPPALGTROXAWXCH52NWW • 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 weekly change in repurchase agreements (repos) compared to the same week in the previous year. It provides insights into short-term lending dynamics and liquidity in the financial markets.
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 mechanisms where financial institutions sell securities with an agreement to buy them back later, serving as a critical tool for managing liquidity and short-term funding. Economists use this metric to assess financial market conditions and potential stress in the banking system.
Methodology
The data is collected by the Federal Reserve through its H.4.1 statistical release, tracking weekly changes in repo agreements across various financial institutions.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers and market analysts to understand short-term credit market conditions and potential monetary policy implications.
Key Facts
- Repurchase agreements are a key short-term funding mechanism in financial markets
- Changes in repo agreements can indicate market liquidity and financial stress
- The metric provides a week-over-week comparison of repo market conditions
FAQs
Q: What are repurchase agreements?
A: Repurchase agreements are short-term financial transactions where one party sells securities to another with an agreement to repurchase them at a later date, typically used for short-term borrowing.
Q: Why do economists track repo agreement changes?
A: Changes in repo agreements can signal shifts in market liquidity, short-term credit conditions, and potential financial market stress or stability.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly by the Federal Reserve as part of its H.4.1 statistical release, providing near-real-time insights into financial market conditions.
Q: What does a significant change in repo agreements indicate?
A: Large changes can suggest shifts in bank lending practices, market liquidity, or potential responses to broader economic conditions or monetary policy changes.
Q: Are repo agreements only used by large financial institutions?
A: While primarily used by banks, central banks, and large financial institutions, repo agreements are a critical component of the broader financial market ecosystem.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other: Repurchase Agreements - Others: Change in Week Average from Year Ago Week Average [H41RESPPALGTROXAWXCH52NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025