Assets: Liquidity and Credit Facilities: Loans: Change in Week Average from Previous Week Average
RESPPALDXAWXCH1NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
305.00
Year-over-Year Change
-151.00%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks weekly changes in loans and credit facilities managed by the Federal Reserve, providing insights into short-term financial system liquidity. The metric helps economists and policymakers understand rapid shifts in credit availability and banking system dynamics.
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 trend represents the net week-to-week change in loan volumes across various Federal Reserve lending programs, reflecting real-time credit market conditions. Economists use this data to assess financial system stress, monetary policy effectiveness, and potential economic interventions.
Methodology
Data is collected through aggregated Federal Reserve reporting, calculating the percentage change in loan volumes from one week to the next using standardized financial reporting protocols.
Historical Context
This indicator is crucial for monitoring financial system health, informing monetary policy decisions, and understanding potential economic interventions during periods of market volatility.
Key Facts
- Measures weekly changes in Federal Reserve loan volumes
- Provides real-time insight into credit market conditions
- Helps assess potential financial system stress
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the week-to-week changes in loan volumes across Federal Reserve credit facilities, indicating short-term financial system liquidity.
Q: Why is this data important?
A: The indicator helps economists and policymakers understand credit market dynamics and potential economic interventions during periods of financial stress.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly, providing near real-time insights into financial system conditions.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze these trends to assess the need for monetary policy adjustments or emergency lending programs.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: While valuable, the data represents a snapshot of lending conditions and should be considered alongside other economic indicators for comprehensive analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Liquidity and Credit Facilities: Loans: Change in Week Average from Previous Week Average [RESPPALDXAWXCH1NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025