Assets: Other: Gold Certificate Account: Change in Wednesday Level from Year Ago Level
RESPPAGXCH52NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the year-over-year change in the Federal Reserve's Gold Certificate Account on a specific Wednesday. The metric provides insight into monetary asset management and potential shifts in gold-related financial holdings.
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 Gold Certificate Account represents a unique financial instrument held by the Federal Reserve, reflecting historical gold valuations and monetary policy considerations. Economists analyze this trend to understand potential changes in gold-related asset management and monetary reserve strategies.
Methodology
Data is collected and calculated by the Federal Reserve through weekly tracking of gold certificate account levels and comparing them to the same period in the previous year.
Historical Context
This indicator is used in macroeconomic analysis to assess potential shifts in monetary asset composition and gold valuation trends.
Key Facts
- Tracks weekly changes in Federal Reserve gold certificate holdings
- Provides comparative analysis of gold-related asset levels
- Part of broader monetary asset tracking mechanisms
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the week-to-week change in the Federal Reserve's Gold Certificate Account compared to the same period in the previous year.
Q: Why are gold certificates important?
A: Gold certificates represent a historical mechanism for tracking and valuing gold reserves within the Federal Reserve's monetary assets.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly, providing a current snapshot of gold certificate account changes.
Q: What can this trend tell economists?
A: It offers insights into potential shifts in monetary policy, asset management strategies, and gold valuation trends.
Q: Are gold certificates still actively used?
A: While primarily historical, gold certificates remain a part of the Federal Reserve's asset tracking and monetary policy mechanisms.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other: Gold Certificate Account: Change in Wednesday Level from Year Ago Level [RESPPAGXCH52NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025