Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Total Liabilities (Less Eliminations from Consolidation): Change in Wednesday Level from Previous Wednesday Level
RESPPMLLXCH1NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-15,137.00
Year-over-Year Change
-1112.51%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the weekly change in total liabilities for financial institutions, providing insight into the financial system's balance sheet dynamics. It serves as a critical metric for understanding short-term financial sector health and potential systemic risks.
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 trend represents the net change in total liabilities across financial institutions, measuring week-to-week fluctuations in consolidated financial obligations. Economists use this data to assess liquidity, financial stability, and potential shifts in institutional financial strategies.
Methodology
Data is collected by the Federal Reserve through comprehensive reporting from financial institutions, calculating the difference in total liability levels between consecutive Wednesdays.
Historical Context
This metric is crucial for monetary policy analysis, helping policymakers and financial analysts understand short-term financial sector trends and potential economic pressures.
Key Facts
- Measures weekly changes in total financial institution liabilities
- Provides snapshot of short-term financial sector dynamics
- Important indicator for assessing systemic financial health
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator specifically measure?
A: It tracks the week-to-week change in total financial liabilities, showing how institutional financial obligations fluctuate.
Q: Why are weekly liability changes important?
A: These changes can signal shifts in financial sector strategies, liquidity conditions, and potential economic pressures.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The Federal Reserve compiles this data through comprehensive reporting from financial institutions, comparing liability levels between consecutive Wednesdays.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Monetary policy makers use this trend to assess financial sector health, potential systemic risks, and inform broader economic strategy.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: While valuable, this metric provides a snapshot of financial liabilities and should be considered alongside other economic indicators for comprehensive analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Total Liabilities (Less Eliminations from Consolidation): Change in Wednesday Level from Previous Wednesday Level [RESPPMLLXCH1NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025