Liabilities and Capital: Other Factors Draining Reserve Balances: Total Factors, Other Than Reserve Balances, Absorbing Reserve Funds: Change in Week Average from Year Ago Week Average
RESH4AXAWXCH52NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-517,308.00
Year-over-Year Change
3.55%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks changes in factors that absorb or drain reserve funds in the U.S. banking system, providing insight into the complex dynamics of monetary liquidity and financial system balance.
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 metric represents the week-to-week variations in financial factors that impact reserve balances, excluding direct reserve balance changes, which economists use to understand underlying monetary system pressures and potential systemic shifts.
Methodology
Data is collected and calculated by the Federal Reserve through comprehensive tracking of banking system financial flows and aggregate balance sheet components.
Historical Context
This trend is critically analyzed by monetary policymakers and financial analysts to assess potential pressures on bank lending, liquidity, and overall financial system stability.
Key Facts
- Measures week-to-week changes in factors affecting reserve funds
- Provides insight into banking system liquidity dynamics
- Critical for understanding potential monetary system pressures
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks changes in financial factors that absorb or drain reserve funds in the banking system, excluding direct reserve balance changes.
Q: Why is this trend important for economists?
A: It helps analysts understand underlying monetary system pressures and potential shifts in financial system liquidity and balance.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly by the Federal Reserve, providing a near real-time view of banking system dynamics.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Monetary policymakers analyze this trend to assess potential impacts on bank lending, financial system stability, and potential monetary interventions.
Q: What are the limitations of this metric?
A: While informative, this indicator provides a snapshot of complex financial flows and should be interpreted alongside other monetary and economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Liabilities and Capital: Other Factors Draining Reserve Balances: Total Factors, Other Than Reserve Balances, Absorbing Reserve Funds: Change in Week Average from Year Ago Week Average [RESH4AXAWXCH52NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025