Balance of Payments: Other Investment: Assets (or Net Acquisition of Assets) for Saudi Arabia

SAUB6FAOI02NCCUQ • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

21,602,430,000.00

Year-over-Year Change

-278.39%

Date Range

1/1/2006 - 7/1/2023

Summary

This economic trend measures Saudi Arabia's net acquisition of other investment assets, which are a component of the country's balance of payments. This metric is important for economists and policymakers to assess Saudi Arabia's international financial position and capital flows.

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 Balance of Payments: Other Investment: Assets (or Net Acquisition of Assets) for Saudi Arabia represents changes in the country's holdings of financial assets not classified as direct investment, portfolio investment, or reserve assets. This helps provide insight into Saudi Arabia's broader international investment activity and external financial position.

Methodology

The data is collected and reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority as part of the country's balance of payments statistics.

Historical Context

This trend is used by economists, investors, and policymakers to analyze Saudi Arabia's financial integration and capital flows within the global economy.

Key Facts

  • Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Middle East.
  • Other investment assets include loans, currency and deposits, and other accounts receivable/payable.
  • The balance of payments tracks a country's transactions with the rest of the world.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures changes in Saudi Arabia's net acquisition of other investment assets, which are a component of the country's balance of payments. Other investment assets include financial instruments like loans, currency and deposits, and other accounts receivable/payable.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This trend provides insight into Saudi Arabia's international investment activity and capital flows, which is important for economists, policymakers, and investors to assess the country's financial position and integration within the global economy.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and reported by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority as part of the country's balance of payments statistics.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This trend is used by economists, investors, and policymakers to analyze Saudi Arabia's financial integration and capital flows within the global economy, which can inform decisions around monetary, fiscal, and trade policies.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: There may be update delays or limitations in the reporting of this data by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, as is common with balance of payments statistics.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Balance of Payments: Other Investment: Assets (or Net Acquisition of Assets) for Saudi Arabia (SAUB6FAOI02NCCUQ), retrieved from FRED.