Total Fed Funds Sold and Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell, All Commercial Banks
H8B3092NCBA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
725,819.40
Year-over-Year Change
2.92%
Date Range
1/6/2010 - 7/23/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total volume of federal funds sold and securities repurchase agreements by commercial banks in the United States. It provides insight into short-term interbank lending and liquidity conditions 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
The metric represents a critical measure of bank-to-bank lending and short-term capital movements in the banking sector. Economists use this data to understand bank liquidity, monetary policy transmission, and potential stress in the financial system.
Methodology
Data is collected through the Federal Reserve's H.8 statistical release, which aggregates reporting from commercial banks nationwide.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers and financial analysts to assess banking system health, monetary policy effectiveness, and potential systemic risks.
Key Facts
- Represents short-term lending between financial institutions
- Indicates banking system liquidity and potential market stress
- Closely monitored by Federal Reserve economists and market analysts
FAQs
Q: What do 'Fed Funds' represent?
A: Fed Funds are overnight loans between banks, used to maintain required reserve levels. These transactions help banks manage short-term liquidity needs.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The Federal Reserve typically updates this data weekly, providing a near real-time view of interbank lending conditions.
Q: Why do economists track this metric?
A: It serves as an early indicator of potential financial system stress and helps assess the effectiveness of monetary policy implementation.
Q: How does this relate to interest rates?
A: The volume and rates of Fed Funds transactions directly influence the federal funds rate, which impacts broader economic lending conditions.
Q: What are repurchase agreements?
A: Repurchase agreements are short-term loans where banks sell securities with an agreement to buy them back, providing temporary liquidity and managing balance sheets.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Total Fed Funds Sold and Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell, All Commercial Banks [H8B3092NCBA], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025