Treasury and Agency Securities, All Commercial Banks
H8B1003NCBCMG • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
8.90
Year-over-Year Change
-54.59%
Date Range
2/1/1947 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total value of Treasury and Agency securities held by all commercial banks in the United States. It provides critical insight into bank asset composition, monetary policy transmission, and financial system liquidity.
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 the aggregate holdings of government-issued securities by commercial banking institutions, reflecting their investment strategies and risk management approaches. Economists use this data to understand bank portfolio allocation, potential monetary policy impacts, and broader financial market dynamics.
Methodology
Data is collected through the Federal Reserve's H.8 statistical release, which aggregates securities holdings reported by commercial banks nationwide.
Historical Context
Policymakers and financial analysts use this trend to assess banking sector stability, monetary policy effectiveness, and potential shifts in government debt market dynamics.
Key Facts
- Represents total government securities holdings across U.S. commercial banks
- Indicates banks' investment preferences and risk management strategies
- Reflects potential monetary policy transmission mechanisms
FAQs
Q: What do Treasury and Agency securities represent?
A: These are debt instruments issued by the U.S. government and government-sponsored enterprises, considered low-risk investments for banks.
Q: Why do banks hold these securities?
A: Banks use these securities for liquidity management, as a low-risk investment, and to meet regulatory requirements for capital and asset diversification.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The Federal Reserve typically updates this data weekly, providing a near real-time view of commercial bank securities holdings.
Q: How does this trend impact monetary policy?
A: Changes in securities holdings can indicate banks' responses to interest rate shifts and overall monetary policy effectiveness.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents aggregate holdings and does not provide granular details about individual bank strategies or specific security types.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Treasury and Agency Securities, All Commercial Banks [H8B1003NCBCMG], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025