Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Others: Change in Week Average from Year Ago Week Average
RESPPLLRDXAWXCH52NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-229,438.00
Year-over-Year Change
-27.21%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the weekly change in reverse repurchase agreements (reverse repos) from a year ago, providing insight into short-term liquidity and monetary market dynamics. It helps economists and financial analysts understand shifts in financial institution lending and Federal Reserve monetary policy implementation.
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
Reverse repurchase agreements are short-term borrowing transactions where financial institutions sell securities to the Federal Reserve with an agreement to repurchase them later. The trend measures the week-to-week fluctuations in these agreements, reflecting market liquidity, monetary policy effectiveness, and financial system stability.
Methodology
Data is collected by the Federal Reserve through direct reporting from financial institutions participating in reverse repurchase agreement transactions.
Historical Context
Economists and policymakers use this metric to assess short-term credit markets, monetary policy transmission, and overall financial system liquidity.
Key Facts
- Reverse repos are crucial for managing short-term financial system liquidity
- Changes in reverse repo volumes can indicate shifts in monetary policy stance
- The metric helps track financial institution borrowing and lending behaviors
FAQs
Q: What are reverse repurchase agreements?
A: Reverse repos are short-term financial transactions where institutions sell securities to the Federal Reserve with an agreement to buy them back later, helping manage liquidity.
Q: Why do economists track reverse repo changes?
A: These changes provide insights into monetary policy effectiveness, short-term credit market conditions, and overall financial system stability.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly, reflecting the most recent short-term financial market transactions and monetary policy implementations.
Q: What does an increase in reverse repo volumes indicate?
A: An increase might suggest excess liquidity in the financial system or changes in Federal Reserve monetary policy strategies.
Q: Are reverse repos important for individual investors?
A: While complex, reverse repo trends can indirectly impact interest rates, lending conditions, and overall economic health that affect individual investment strategies.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Others: Change in Week Average from Year Ago Week Average [RESPPLLRDXAWXCH52NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025