Central Reserve City Member Banks in Chicago, Classification of Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Corporate Stocks: F. R. Bank
This dataset tracks central reserve city member banks in chicago, classification of investments: other domestic securities: corporate stocks: f. r. bank over time.
Latest Value
7.00
Year-over-Year Change
16.67%
Date Range
10/1/1928 - 12/1/1941
Summary
This trend measures the value of corporate stocks held by Federal Reserve Bank member banks in Chicago as part of their 'Other Domestic Securities' investments. It provides insight into the investment portfolios 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 'Central Reserve City Member Banks in Chicago, Classification of Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Corporate Stocks: F. R. Bank' series tracks the book value of corporate stocks owned by Federal Reserve member banks located in Chicago. This metric offers visibility into the composition and risk profile of these banks' investment holdings.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is used by economists and policymakers to monitor the investment activities and risk exposure of major financial institutions.
Key Facts
- Chicago is a major U.S. financial center.
- Federal Reserve member banks hold trillions in domestic securities.
- Corporate stocks are a key component of banks' investment portfolios.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the book value of corporate stocks held by Federal Reserve member banks located in Chicago as part of their 'Other Domestic Securities' investment portfolio.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into the investment activities and risk exposure of major financial institutions in a key U.S. financial center, which is valuable for economists and policymakers.
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: This trend is used by economists and regulators to monitor the portfolio composition and risk profile of systemically important financial institutions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published with a lag by the Federal Reserve, and may not capture all investment activities or risk factors.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Central Reserve City Member Banks in Chicago, Classification of Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Corporate Stocks: F. R. Bank (ODSCSFRBCH), retrieved from FRED.