Memorandum Items: Securities Lent to Dealers: Overnight Facility, U.S. Treasury Securities: Change in Week Average from Previous Week Average
RESH4DOTXAWXCH1NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-680.00
Year-over-Year Change
-156.38%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
Tracks weekly changes in U.S. Treasury securities lending to dealers. Provides critical insight into short-term financial market liquidity and dealer financing.
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
Measures securities lending activity between Federal Reserve and financial dealers. Indicates short-term credit market dynamics and monetary policy implementation.
Methodology
Calculated by comparing weekly average securities lending volumes to previous week.
Historical Context
Important indicator of financial market liquidity and dealer financing conditions.
Key Facts
- Overnight facility for Treasury securities
- Indicates short-term market credit conditions
- Weekly measurement of lending changes
FAQs
Q: What are securities lending facilities?
A: Mechanisms allowing Federal Reserve to lend securities to dealers to maintain market liquidity and smooth financial operations.
Q: Why do dealers borrow securities?
A: To facilitate trading, cover short positions, and maintain efficient market functioning.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Weekly, providing current snapshot of securities lending market conditions.
Q: What do changes in lending volumes indicate?
A: Reflect market stress, liquidity conditions, and potential monetary policy interventions.
Q: Are these loans risk-free?
A: Carefully managed with collateral requirements to minimize potential financial risks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Securities Lending to Dealers (RESH4DOTXAWXCH1NWW), retrieved from FRED.