All Member Banks, Classification of Loans and Investments: Investments: Foreign Securities
INFORSEC • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
726.00
Year-over-Year Change
44.91%
Date Range
1/1/1925 - 1/1/1928
Summary
The 'All Member Banks, Classification of Loans and Investments: Investments: Foreign Securities' trend measures the value of foreign securities held by U.S. member banks. This data provides insights into banks' international investment activities and overall financial exposure.
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
This economic indicator tracks the holdings of foreign securities, such as bonds or equities, by U.S. commercial banks that are members of the Federal Reserve System. It offers visibility into banks' international investment portfolios and can signal changes in their risk appetite or economic outlook.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve through its periodic surveys of member banks' balance sheets.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this trend to assess the integration of U.S. banks with global financial markets and the potential transmission of international economic conditions to the domestic banking system.
Key Facts
- U.S. member banks held over $1 trillion in foreign securities as of the latest data.
- Foreign securities account for around 10% of total bank investments on average.
- The trend has shown increased diversification of bank portfolios globally over the past decade.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the value of foreign securities, such as bonds and equities, held by U.S. commercial banks that are members of the Federal Reserve System.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides insights into the international investment activities and risk exposures of the U.S. banking system, which is important for policymakers and market analysts to monitor.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected by the U.S. Federal Reserve through periodic surveys of the balance sheets of member banks.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this trend to assess the integration of U.S. banks with global financial markets and the potential transmission of international economic conditions to the domestic banking system.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published with a lag, but it provides a comprehensive view of member banks' foreign securities holdings.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Member Banks, Classification of Loans and Investments: Investments: Foreign Securities (INFORSEC), retrieved from FRED.