Balance of Payments: Other Investment: Net (Assets Minus Liabilities) for Portugal

PRTB6FAOI01CXCUQ • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

6,098,101,000.00

Year-over-Year Change

-154.93%

Date Range

1/1/1996 - 4/1/2024

Summary

The 'Balance of Payments: Other Investment: Net (Assets Minus Liabilities) for Portugal' tracks the difference between Portugal's foreign financial assets and liabilities in categories like loans, currency, and deposits. This metric provides insight into Portugal's overall external financial position.

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 'Balance of Payments: Other Investment: Net (Assets Minus Liabilities)' series represents the net financial account balance for Portugal, capturing the difference between the country's foreign financial assets and liabilities in areas like loans, currency, and deposits. This metric offers a window into Portugal's overall external financial position and can be used to analyze the nation's financial linkages with the global economy.

Methodology

This data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve based on information provided by the Portuguese government.

Historical Context

Economists and policymakers monitor this trend to assess Portugal's financial stability and external vulnerabilities.

Key Facts

  • Portugal's other investment net assets were $16.3 billion in 2021.
  • This metric has fluctuated significantly over the past decade.
  • Other investment accounts for a substantial portion of Portugal's overall balance of payments.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The 'Balance of Payments: Other Investment: Net (Assets Minus Liabilities)' for Portugal tracks the difference between the country's foreign financial assets and liabilities in areas like loans, currency, and deposits.

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

A: This metric provides insight into Portugal's overall external financial position and can be used to assess the country's financial stability and vulnerabilities.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve based on information provided by the Portuguese government.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Economists and policymakers monitor this trend to analyze Portugal's financial linkages with the global economy and inform policy decisions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is subject to the timely reporting of information by the Portuguese government, which can result in occasional update delays.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Balance of Payments: Other Investment: Net (Assets Minus Liabilities) for Portugal (PRTB6FAOI01CXCUQ), retrieved from FRED.