Reserve City Member Banks, Classification of Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Bonds, Notes, and Debentures: Rail Roads

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

Latest Value

193.00

Year-over-Year Change

-13.06%

Date Range

10/1/1928 - 12/1/1941

Summary

This economic trend measures the total domestic securities holdings of U.S. reserve city member banks, specifically focusing on their investments in railroad bonds, notes, and debentures. It provides insight into the banking industry's exposure to the railroad sector.

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 Reserve City Member Banks, Classification of Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Bonds, Notes, and Debentures: Rail Roads series tracks the book value of railroad-related fixed income securities held by reserve city member banks in the Federal Reserve System. This metric is used to analyze the banking industry's risk profile and exposure to the railroad industry.

Methodology

The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Historical Context

Policymakers and analysts monitor this trend to assess the health and risk exposure of the U.S. banking system.

Key Facts

  • Railroad bonds make up a significant portion of reserve city member banks' domestic securities holdings.
  • This trend provides insight into the banking industry's exposure to the railroad industry.
  • Monitoring this data helps policymakers assess the risk profile of the U.S. banking system.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the total book value of railroad bonds, notes, and debentures held by U.S. reserve city member banks as part of their domestic securities portfolio.

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

A: This trend provides insight into the banking industry's exposure to the railroad sector, which is important for assessing the overall risk profile and health of the U.S. banking system.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and analysts monitor this trend to evaluate the stability and risk exposure of the banking sector, which informs policy decisions and economic forecasting.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published with a short delay by the Federal Reserve, and may be subject to revisions over time.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Reserve City Member Banks, Classification of Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Bonds, Notes, and Debentures: Rail Roads (ODSBNDRRRCM), retrieved from FRED.