Rest of the World; Short-Term Loans Including Security Repurchase Agreements; Liability, Transactions
ROWSTLA027N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
121,284.00
Year-over-Year Change
43.18%
Date Range
1/1/1946 - 1/1/2024
Summary
This economic trend measures short-term loans and security repurchase agreements made by the rest of the world to U.S. entities. It provides insight into global capital flows and the international demand for U.S. financial assets.
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 'Rest of the World; Short-Term Loans Including Security Repurchase Agreements; Liability, Transactions' series tracks the net inflows and outflows of short-term credit and repurchase agreements between U.S. residents and foreign entities. This helps economists and policymakers understand global financial interconnectedness and portfolio adjustments.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of financial institutions and compiled by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is closely monitored by analysts to gauge foreign demand for U.S. financial products and the health of international capital markets.
Key Facts
- The U.S. is the world's largest recipient of short-term foreign loans and repurchase agreements.
- Short-term foreign lending to the U.S. peaked in 2008 at over $3 trillion.
- China is the largest foreign holder of U.S. short-term debt instruments.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend tracks the net inflows and outflows of short-term loans and security repurchase agreements between the U.S. and the rest of the world.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides insight into global capital flows and the international demand for U.S. financial assets, which is a key indicator of economic conditions and policy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of financial institutions and compiled by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Analysts and policymakers closely monitor this trend to gauge foreign demand for U.S. financial products and the health of international capital markets.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published quarterly with a lag of several months, so it may not reflect the most current conditions.
Related Trends
Rest of the World; Agency- and GSE-Backed Securities; Asset, Level
ROWGBSQ027S
Rest of the World; Foreign Direct Investment in U.S.; Asset (Current Cost), Transactions
ROWFDIQ027S
Rest of the World; Other Accounts Receivable; Asset (IMA), Transactions
ROWOARA027N
Rest of the World; Interbank Transactions with Banks in Foreign Countries; Asset, Transactions
ROWNITQ027S
Rest of the World; Trade Credit and Advances, Excluding Trade Credit from Non-U.S. Reinsurers; Liability, Transactions
ROWTPLQ027S
Rest of the World; Trade Credit and Advances, Excluding Trade Credit from Non-U.S. Reinsurers; Liability, Level
ROWTPAA027N
Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Rest of the World; Short-Term Loans Including Security Repurchase Agreements; Liability, Transactions (ROWSTLA027N), retrieved from FRED.