Assets: Other: Other Assets, Consolidated Table: Wednesday Level
WAOAL • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
42,440.00
Year-over-Year Change
-2.79%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
The WAOAL series tracks consolidated other assets held by financial institutions on a weekly basis, providing insight into the broader financial system's balance sheet composition. This metric helps economists understand liquidity, asset allocation, and potential systemic financial trends.
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 miscellaneous assets beyond standard financial categories that are not classified in primary asset classes like cash, securities, or loans. Economists analyze these 'other assets' as potential signals of emerging financial strategies, risk management approaches, or structural changes in institutional balance sheets.
Methodology
Data is collected through regulatory reporting requirements from financial institutions and aggregated by the Federal Reserve on a weekly Wednesday snapshot basis.
Historical Context
Policymakers and financial analysts use this trend to assess overall financial system health, potential emerging risks, and broader economic liquidity conditions.
Key Facts
- Represents miscellaneous assets not fitting standard financial classifications
- Collected weekly to provide timely financial system insights
- Helps track potential emerging financial trends and institutional strategies
FAQs
Q: What exactly are 'other assets' in this context?
A: Other assets include miscellaneous financial holdings that don't fit standard categories like cash, securities, or loans. These might include intangible assets, special investment vehicles, or unique financial instruments.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The WAOAL series is updated weekly, specifically on Wednesday snapshots, providing near-real-time insights into financial system composition.
Q: Why do economists care about 'other assets'?
A: These assets can signal emerging financial strategies, potential risks, or structural changes in institutional balance sheets that might not be apparent in traditional asset categories.
Q: How do policymakers use this data?
A: Regulators and central bankers analyze this trend to assess overall financial system health, potential systemic risks, and broader economic liquidity conditions.
Q: What are the limitations of this data series?
A: The broad 'other assets' category can be somewhat opaque, and the specific composition may vary between reporting institutions, requiring careful interpretation.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other: Other Assets, Consolidated Table: Wednesday Level [WAOAL], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025