Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Foreign Official and International Accounts: Change in Week Average from Year Ago Week Average
RESPPLLRFXAWXCH52NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-27,626.00
Year-over-Year Change
683.05%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the weekly change in reverse repurchase agreements held by foreign official and international accounts. It provides insights into global liquidity, cross-border financial flows, and central bank monetary management strategies.
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 (repos) represent short-term borrowing transactions where securities are sold with an agreement to repurchase them later at a slightly higher price. Economists use this metric to understand international financial market dynamics and potential shifts in global monetary policy.
Methodology
Data is collected and calculated by the Federal Reserve through aggregating weekly reverse repurchase agreement transactions with foreign official and international account holders.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers and financial analysts to assess international capital movements, central bank liquidity management, and potential global economic shifts.
Key Facts
- Measures weekly changes in international repo agreements
- Indicates potential shifts in global monetary strategies
- Provides insights into cross-border financial transactions
FAQs
Q: What are reverse repurchase agreements?
A: Reverse repos are short-term financial transactions where securities are sold with an agreement to repurchase them later at a predetermined price, serving as a liquidity management tool.
Q: Why do foreign official accounts use repos?
A: Foreign official accounts use repos to manage short-term cash flows, optimize investment returns, and maintain financial flexibility in global markets.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly, providing current insights into international financial transactions and monetary policy dynamics.
Q: What does a significant change in this metric indicate?
A: A substantial change could signal shifts in global liquidity, changes in central bank strategies, or evolving international financial market conditions.
Q: Are there limitations to interpreting this data?
A: While informative, this metric should be analyzed alongside other economic indicators to provide a comprehensive understanding of global financial trends.
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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 Year Ago Week Average [RESPPLLRFXAWXCH52NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025