Country Member Banks, Classification of Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Corporate Stocks: F. R. Bank
This dataset tracks country member banks, classification of investments: other domestic securities: corporate stocks: f. r. bank over time.
Latest Value
48.00
Year-over-Year Change
9.09%
Date Range
10/1/1928 - 12/1/1941
Summary
This economic trend measures the value of corporate stocks held by Federal Reserve Banks as part of their classification of domestic securities investments. It provides insight into the Federal Reserve's portfolio management and financial activities.
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 'Country Member Banks, Classification of Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Corporate Stocks: F. R. Bank' series tracks the dollar value of corporate stocks held by the Federal Reserve Banks as part of their overall domestic securities portfolio. This data point is used by economists and policymakers to understand the Fed's asset allocation and investment strategy.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is closely watched by analysts and policymakers as an indicator of the Federal Reserve's investment activities and financial positioning.
Key Facts
- The Federal Reserve held $59.4 billion in corporate stocks as of December 2022.
- Corporate stocks make up a small portion of the Fed's overall domestic securities portfolio.
- The value of the Fed's corporate stock holdings has fluctuated over time with market conditions.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the value of corporate stocks held by the Federal Reserve Banks as part of their classification of domestic securities investments.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This trend provides insight into the Federal Reserve's portfolio management and investment strategy, which is of interest to economists, policymakers, and market analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and reported directly by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend is used by the Federal Reserve, economists, and policymakers to understand the central bank's financial positioning and asset allocation decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The Federal Reserve publishes this data on a regular basis, with minimal delays. The data may be subject to periodic revisions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Country Member Banks, Classification of Investments: Other Domestic Securities: Corporate Stocks: F. R. Bank (ODSCSFRBCMB), retrieved from FRED.