All Member Banks, Classification of Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Bonds, Notes, and Debentures: Government Agencies not Guaranteed by U. S.
ODSBNDGA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
557.00
Year-over-Year Change
92.73%
Date Range
3/1/1934 - 12/1/1941
Summary
This economic trend measures the total value of investments in government agency bonds, notes, and debentures held by all member banks in the United States. It provides insight into bank portfolio allocations and the demand for these securities.
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 'All Member Banks, Classification of Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Bonds, Notes, and Debentures: Government Agencies not Guaranteed by U.S.' series tracks holdings of non-guaranteed government agency debt by U.S. banks. This data is used to analyze banks' investment strategies and gauge market conditions for these fixed-income products.
Methodology
The data is collected through mandatory regulatory reporting by all member banks in the Federal Reserve System.
Historical Context
This trend is closely monitored by policymakers, regulators, and market analysts to understand bank liquidity, interest rate risk, and demand for agency securities.
Key Facts
- Agency bonds are not explicitly backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
- Holdings of agency debt can provide banks with higher yields than Treasuries.
- Trends in agency debt holdings reflect shifts in bank risk appetites and funding costs.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend tracks the total value of investments in government agency bonds, notes, and debentures held by all member banks in the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides insight into bank portfolio allocations and the demand for these securities, which is closely monitored by policymakers, regulators, and market analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through mandatory regulatory reporting by all member banks in the Federal Reserve System.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Trends in agency debt holdings are used to understand bank liquidity, interest rate risk, and demand for agency securities, which informs monetary policy and market regulations.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: There may be lags in data reporting due to the regulatory collection process, and the data only reflects holdings of member banks, not the full market.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Member Banks, Classification of Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Bonds, Notes, and Debentures: Government Agencies not Guaranteed by U.S. (ODSBNDGA), retrieved from FRED.