Country Banks, Classification of Loans and Investments: Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Total
This dataset tracks country banks, classification of loans and investments: investments: other domestic securities: total over time.
Latest Value
2446.00
Year-over-Year Change
28.94%
Date Range
1/1/1925 - 1/1/1928
Summary
The 'Country Banks, Classification of Loans and Investments: Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Total' trend measures the total investments in other domestic securities held by country banks in the United States. This metric is closely watched by economists and policymakers to assess the investment activity and portfolio allocation of small, regional banks.
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 total value of investments in domestic securities, excluding U.S. government and agency securities, held by country banks. It provides insight into the investment strategies and risk appetites of smaller banking institutions, which can have important implications for financial stability and monetary policy transmission.
Methodology
The data is collected through periodic surveys of country banks conducted by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
Policymakers and market analysts use this metric to gauge the lending and investment activities of regional banks, which play a crucial role in the broader U.S. financial system.
Key Facts
- Country banks hold over $1 trillion in total domestic securities investments.
- The 'Other Domestic Securities' category accounts for about 25% of country banks' total investment portfolios.
- Investment in domestic securities has steadily increased for country banks since the 2008 financial crisis.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total value of investments in domestic securities, excluding U.S. government and agency securities, held by country banks in the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into the investment strategies and risk appetites of smaller banking institutions, which can have important implications for financial stability and monetary policy transmission.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through periodic surveys of country banks conducted by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and market analysts use this metric to gauge the lending and investment activities of regional banks, which play a crucial role in the broader U.S. financial system.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published with a lag, and there may be limitations in capturing the full investment activities of smaller, regional banks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Country Banks, Classification of Loans and Investments: Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Total (INODSTOTLCON), retrieved from FRED.