Central Reserve City Member Banks in Chicago, Classification of Investments: U. S. Government Obligations: Guaranteed
This dataset tracks central reserve city member banks in chicago, classification of investments: u. s. government obligations: guaranteed over time.
Latest Value
119.00
Year-over-Year Change
-5.56%
Date Range
3/1/1934 - 12/1/1941
Summary
This economic trend measures the value of U.S. government obligations held as investments by member banks in the Federal Reserve's central reserve city of Chicago. It provides insight into the banking sector's holdings of government-backed securities.
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 'Central Reserve City Member Banks in Chicago, Classification of Investments: U.S. Government Obligations: Guaranteed' series tracks the dollar value of government-guaranteed debt instruments, such as Treasuries, owned by member banks in the Chicago Federal Reserve district. This data point offers visibility into the composition of bank assets and lending activity.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is used by economists and policymakers to analyze the financial health and liquidity of the banking system.
Key Facts
- The data has been tracked since 1919.
- Guaranteed government debt makes up a significant portion of bank assets.
- Chicago is a key central reserve city for the Federal Reserve System.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the value of U.S. government-backed debt instruments, such as Treasuries, held as investments by member banks in the Federal Reserve's central reserve city of Chicago.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides insight into the composition of bank assets and lending activity, which is a key indicator of financial system liquidity and stability.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Economists and policymakers use this trend to analyze the health and lending capacity of the banking system, which informs monetary policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is reported on a regular basis by the Federal Reserve with minimal delays.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Central Reserve City Member Banks in Chicago, Classification of Investments: U. S. Government Obligations: Guaranteed (USGOGUACH), retrieved from FRED.