Assets: Other: Gold Certificate and SDR Certificate Account: Wednesday Level in Federal Reserve District 8: St. Louis
H41RESPPARF08NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
794.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the Wednesday level of assets held in the Gold Certificate and SDR Certificate Account at the Federal Reserve District 8 in St. Louis. It provides insight into the Reserve's gold and special drawing rights holdings.
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 Gold Certificate and SDR Certificate Account holds the Federal Reserve's gold certificates and special drawing rights (SDRs) issued by the International Monetary Fund. This data point tracks the weekly change in the account's value, which reflects the Reserve's management of its precious metal and international reserve assets.
Methodology
The data is collected directly from the Federal Reserve's financial statements.
Historical Context
This trend is used by economists and policymakers to monitor the Reserve's asset management and foreign exchange operations.
Key Facts
- The Federal Reserve holds gold certificates and SDRs as part of its foreign exchange reserves.
- The value of the Gold Certificate and SDR Certificate Account fluctuates based on changes in the Reserve's precious metal and international reserve holdings.
- This data is released weekly as part of the Federal Reserve's H.4.1 statistical release.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the Wednesday level of assets held in the Gold Certificate and SDR Certificate Account at the Federal Reserve District 8 in St. Louis.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This trend provides insight into the Federal Reserve's management of its gold certificates and special drawing rights, which are important components of the central bank's foreign exchange reserves.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected directly from the Federal Reserve's financial statements.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Economists and policymakers use this trend to monitor the Federal Reserve's asset management and foreign exchange operations.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: This data is released weekly as part of the Federal Reserve's H.4.1 statistical release.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other: Gold Certificate and SDR Certificate Account: Wednesday Level in Federal Reserve District 8: St. Louis (H41RESPPARF08NWW), retrieved from FRED.