Assets: Other: Repurchase Agreements: Maturing Within 15 Days: Wednesday Level
REP15 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
5.00
Year-over-Year Change
400.00%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
Tracks short-term repurchase agreements maturing within 15 days. Provides critical insight into short-term lending and liquidity in financial markets.
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
Repurchase agreements are short-term borrowing mechanisms where securities are sold and agreed to be repurchased later. Indicates financial market lending conditions.
Methodology
Measured weekly by tracking Wednesday-level repurchase agreement volumes.
Historical Context
Used by Federal Reserve to monitor short-term credit market dynamics and monetary conditions.
Key Facts
- Measures short-term lending market activity
- Indicates financial system liquidity levels
- Critical for understanding credit market conditions
FAQs
Q: What are repurchase agreements?
A: Short-term financial transactions where securities are sold with an agreement to repurchase later. Provides temporary liquidity for financial institutions.
Q: Why are 15-day repurchase agreements important?
A: They reflect short-term credit market conditions and banking system liquidity. Helps economists assess financial market health.
Q: How do repurchase agreements impact monetary policy?
A: They are a key tool for central banks to manage short-term interest rates and provide temporary market liquidity.
Q: Who uses repurchase agreements?
A: Banks, financial institutions, and central banks use them to manage short-term funding and liquidity needs.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Typically updated weekly, providing current snapshot of short-term lending market conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other: Repurchase Agreements: Maturing Within 15 Days: Wednesday Level (REP15), retrieved from FRED.