Assets: Other Factors Supplying Reserve Balances: Foreign Currency Denominated Assets: Week Average
RESPPAOFXAWNWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
19,469.00
Year-over-Year Change
1.28%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the weekly average of foreign currency-denominated assets held by the Federal Reserve as part of its reserve management strategy. These assets play a critical role in managing international monetary liquidity and supporting potential foreign exchange interventions.
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 Federal Reserve's holdings of foreign-denominated financial assets, which can include currencies, bonds, and other financial instruments from international markets. Economists analyze these holdings as a key indicator of the Fed's international monetary policy positioning and potential currency market interventions.
Methodology
Data is collected and calculated weekly by the Federal Reserve through comprehensive tracking of foreign currency asset holdings and their market valuations.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers and financial analysts to assess the Federal Reserve's international monetary strategy and potential global economic risk management approaches.
Key Facts
- Represents weekly average of foreign currency assets held by the Federal Reserve
- Indicates potential international monetary intervention capabilities
- Provides insight into Fed's global financial management strategy
FAQs
Q: Why does the Federal Reserve hold foreign currency assets?
A: The Fed maintains foreign currency assets to provide liquidity in international markets and potentially intervene in currency exchanges if necessary.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated on a weekly basis, providing current insights into the Federal Reserve's foreign currency holdings.
Q: What types of foreign currencies might be included?
A: Typically includes major global currencies like the Euro, Japanese Yen, British Pound, and Swiss Franc, among others.
Q: How do these assets impact global financial markets?
A: These holdings can signal the Fed's international monetary policy stance and potentially influence currency exchange rates and global market sentiment.
Q: Are these assets publicly reported?
A: Yes, the Federal Reserve publicly reports these holdings through official channels like FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other Factors Supplying Reserve Balances: Foreign Currency Denominated Assets: Week Average [RESPPAOFXAWNWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025