Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Change in Wednesday Level from Year Ago Level
RESPPLLRXCH52NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-236,006.00
Year-over-Year Change
-23.37%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the weekly change in reverse repurchase agreements (reverse repos) compared to the same period in the previous year. It provides insights into short-term liquidity management and monetary policy implementation by financial institutions.
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 with an agreement to repurchase them later at a higher price. Economists use this metric to understand market liquidity, central bank interventions, and short-term financial market dynamics.
Methodology
The Federal Reserve collects this data by tracking the Wednesday-to-Wednesday changes in reverse repo levels across financial institutions.
Historical Context
This indicator is crucial for analyzing monetary policy effectiveness, market liquidity conditions, and short-term financial market stress.
Key Facts
- Measures week-to-week changes in reverse repo levels compared to the previous year
- Indicates short-term financial market liquidity and monetary policy implementation
- Provides insights into banking system cash management strategies
FAQs
Q: What are reverse repurchase agreements?
A: Reverse repos are short-term financial transactions where institutions sell securities with an agreement to buy them back later at a predetermined price, typically used for managing liquidity.
Q: Why do economists track this indicator?
A: This metric helps understand market liquidity, central bank monetary policy effectiveness, and short-term financial market conditions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly, reflecting the Wednesday-to-Wednesday changes in reverse repo levels.
Q: What does a significant change in this indicator mean?
A: Large changes can signal shifts in market liquidity, banking system cash management, or potential monetary policy interventions.
Q: Are there limitations to this indicator?
A: While informative, this metric should be analyzed alongside other financial and economic indicators for a comprehensive market understanding.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Change in Wednesday Level from Year Ago Level [RESPPLLRXCH52NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025