Investments Other Than United States Government Securities, Reporting Federal Reserve Member Banks in Ninety-Four Leading Cities for United States

M1427BUSM027NNBR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

4.51

Year-over-Year Change

7.14%

Date Range

7/1/1946 - 6/1/1949

Summary

This economic trend measures investments other than U.S. government securities held by federal reserve member banks. It provides insights into banking sector investment activity and can inform economic analysis and policymaking.

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 'Investments Other Than United States Government Securities, Reporting Federal Reserve Member Banks in Ninety-Four Leading Cities for United States' metric tracks the value of non-government securities investments held by banks. This data point is used to gauge the allocation of capital within the banking system and understand broader investment trends.

Methodology

The data is collected directly from federal reserve member banks across the U.S.

Historical Context

This investment trend is monitored by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to assess the state of the banking sector and broader economic conditions.

Key Facts

  • Data covers 94 leading U.S. cities.
  • Tracked since the 1920s.
  • Part of the Federal Reserve's H.8 statistical release.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the total value of investments, other than U.S. government securities, held by federal reserve member banks across 94 leading U.S. cities.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This metric provides insight into the investment activity and allocation of capital within the banking sector, which is a key indicator of economic conditions and can inform policy decisions.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected directly from federal reserve member banks across the United States.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Economists and policymakers monitor this investment trend to assess the health of the banking sector and broader economic conditions, which can inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published weekly as part of the Federal Reserve's H.8 statistical release, with no significant delays.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Investments Other Than United States Government Securities, Reporting Federal Reserve Member Banks in Ninety-Four Leading Cities for United States (M1427BUSM027NNBR), retrieved from FRED.