Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Change in Week Average from Previous Week Average
RESPPLLRXAWXCH1NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-1,562.00
Year-over-Year Change
-102.00%
Date Range
7/5/2006 - 8/27/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks weekly changes in reverse repurchase agreements (reverse repos), which are critical short-term lending transactions between financial institutions and the Federal Reserve. The metric provides insights into liquidity, monetary policy implementation, and short-term market 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
Reverse repurchase agreements represent temporary monetary transactions where the Fed sells securities with an agreement to repurchase them later, effectively managing bank reserves and short-term interest rates. Economists closely monitor these changes as a signal of market liquidity and central bank monetary policy stance.
Methodology
The data is calculated by comparing the weekly average of reverse repurchase agreement volumes, tracking net changes in short-term financial market transactions.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers and financial analysts to assess market liquidity, monetary policy effectiveness, and potential shifts in banking system dynamics.
Key Facts
- Reverse repos help the Federal Reserve manage bank reserves
- Changes indicate short-term market liquidity fluctuations
- Critical tool for implementing monetary policy objectives
FAQs
Q: What are reverse repurchase agreements?
A: Reverse repos are short-term financial transactions where the Federal Reserve sells securities to banks with an agreement to repurchase them later, helping manage market liquidity.
Q: Why do changes in reverse repos matter?
A: Fluctuations signal shifts in market liquidity, banking system dynamics, and can indicate potential monetary policy adjustments.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly, providing a current snapshot of short-term financial market conditions.
Q: Who uses this economic indicator?
A: Economists, financial analysts, policymakers, and investors use this data to understand market liquidity and monetary policy implementation.
Q: What limitations exist in interpreting this data?
A: The indicator provides a snapshot of market conditions and should be analyzed alongside other economic metrics for comprehensive insights.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Change in Week Average from Previous Week Average [RESPPLLRXAWXCH1NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025