Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Foreign Official and International Accounts: Change in Week Average from Previous Week Average

RESPPLLRFXAWXCH1NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

-3,162.00

Year-over-Year Change

-68.86%

Date Range

6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025

Summary

This economic indicator tracks weekly changes in reverse repurchase agreements held by foreign official and international accounts. It provides insights into short-term liquidity dynamics and international financial market interactions.

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 net week-to-week fluctuations in reverse repo agreements involving foreign governmental and international institutional accounts. Economists use this data to understand cross-border financial flows and monetary policy transmission mechanisms.

Methodology

Data is collected and calculated by the Federal Reserve through aggregating and comparing weekly average reverse repurchase agreement balances for foreign official and international accounts.

Historical Context

This trend is utilized in assessing global financial market liquidity, international monetary policy coordination, and short-term capital movement patterns.

Key Facts

  • Measures weekly changes in foreign official reverse repo agreements
  • Indicates short-term international financial market dynamics
  • Provides insights into global liquidity movements

FAQs

Q: What are reverse repurchase agreements?

A: Reverse repurchase agreements are short-term financial transactions where one party sells securities to another with an agreement to repurchase them later at a higher price.

Q: Why do foreign official accounts use reverse repos?

A: Foreign official accounts use reverse repos to manage liquidity, earn short-term returns, and maintain financial flexibility in international markets.

Q: How frequently is this data updated?

A: This data is typically updated weekly, reflecting the most recent changes in reverse repurchase agreement balances.

Q: What does a significant change in this metric indicate?

A: A substantial change can signal shifts in international monetary policy, liquidity preferences, or global financial market conditions.

Q: Are there limitations to interpreting this data?

A: The metric provides a snapshot of weekly changes and should be analyzed alongside other economic indicators for comprehensive insights.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Foreign Official and International Accounts: Change in Week Average from Previous Week Average [RESPPLLRFXAWXCH1NWW], retrieved from FRED.

Last Checked: 8/1/2025