Central Reserve City Member Banks in New York City, Classification of Investments: Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions
This dataset tracks central reserve city member banks in new york city, classification of investments: obligations of states and political subdivisions over time.
Latest Value
729.00
Year-over-Year Change
47.27%
Date Range
10/1/1928 - 12/1/1941
Summary
This economic trend measures the total investments in obligations of states and political subdivisions held by central reserve city member banks in New York City. It provides insight into the portfolio composition and risk exposure of these key financial institutions.
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 classification of investments held by central reserve city member banks is an important indicator of the banks' asset allocation and risk profile. The data on obligations of states and political subdivisions specifically highlights the banks' exposure to municipal and state-level debt instruments.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve through its regular surveys of member banks.
Historical Context
This trend is closely monitored by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to assess the health and risk exposure of the banking system.
Key Facts
- New York City is a major central reserve city for the U.S. banking system.
- Member banks in central reserve cities hold a significant portion of the nation's banking assets.
- Obligations of states and political subdivisions are an important asset class for these banks.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total investments in obligations of states and political subdivisions held by central reserve city member banks in New York City.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This trend provides insight into the portfolio composition and risk exposure of key financial institutions, which is important for assessing the health and stability of the banking system.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve through its regular surveys of member banks.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend is closely monitored by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to assess the health and risk exposure of the banking system.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is reported by the Federal Reserve on a regular schedule, with potential lags or limitations in coverage depending on survey methods and bank reporting.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Central Reserve City Member Banks in New York City, Classification of Investments: Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions (OBSPOLSUBNY), retrieved from FRED.