Assets: Other: Bank Premises: Wednesday Level
WABPL • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
561.00
Year-over-Year Change
-2.43%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
The 'Assets: Other: Bank Premises: Wednesday Level' tracks the total value of physical bank properties and real estate owned by financial institutions on a weekly basis. This metric provides insight into bank infrastructure investment and potential economic capacity in the banking sector.
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
This economic indicator represents the book value of bank-owned premises, including land, buildings, and related improvements used for banking operations. Economists analyze this trend to understand bank capital allocation, infrastructure investment, and potential signals about banking sector confidence.
Methodology
Data is collected weekly by the Federal Reserve from bank balance sheet reports, capturing the current market value of bank-owned physical assets.
Historical Context
This metric is used in macroeconomic analysis to assess banking sector capital expenditures, real estate investment trends, and potential indicators of economic expansion or contraction.
Key Facts
- Represents weekly snapshot of bank-owned physical assets
- Includes land, buildings, and improvements used for banking operations
- Provides insight into banking sector capital investment strategies
FAQs
Q: What does 'Bank Premises' specifically include?
A: Bank premises include owned land, buildings, leasehold improvements, and physical infrastructure used directly for banking operations.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The WABPL data is updated weekly, providing a current snapshot of bank-owned physical assets.
Q: Why do economists track bank premises assets?
A: Tracking bank premises assets helps understand banking sector investment strategies, infrastructure development, and potential economic expansion signals.
Q: How might changes in bank premises assets indicate economic trends?
A: Increases in bank premises assets might suggest banking sector confidence and potential economic growth, while decreases could indicate cost-cutting or economic contraction.
Q: Are there limitations to this economic indicator?
A: The indicator represents book value and may not fully reflect market value fluctuations or recent real estate market changes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other: Bank Premises: Wednesday Level [WABPL], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025