Domestic Finance Companies, Securities, Flow
Millions of Dollars, Quarterly Rate
STFAFSXDFBANQ • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
29.37
Year-over-Year Change
-100.32%
Date Range
1/1/2011 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the quarterly flow of funds from the federal government to the private sector, in millions of dollars. It is a key indicator of the government's fiscal policy and its impact on the broader economy.
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 'Millions of Dollars, Quarterly Rate' series tracks the net flow of financial assets from the federal government to the private sector, on a quarterly basis. This metric is widely used by economists and policymakers to assess the government's fiscal position and its influence on economic activity.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve based on its Flow of Funds accounts.
Historical Context
This trend provides important context for interpreting the government's fiscal stance and its stimulative or contractionary effects on the private sector.
Key Facts
- The series reached a peak of $789 billion in Q2 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Negative values indicate the government is withdrawing funds from the private sector.
- Trend is seasonally adjusted to account for regular quarterly fluctuations.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the quarterly flow of funds from the federal government to the private sector, in millions of dollars.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric is widely used by economists and policymakers to assess the government's fiscal position and its influence on economic activity.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve based on its Flow of Funds accounts.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend provides important context for interpreting the government's fiscal stance and its stimulative or contractionary effects on the private sector.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released quarterly, with a typical lag of 3 months from the end of the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Millions of Dollars, Quarterly Rate (STFAFSXDFBANQ), retrieved from FRED.