Assets: Central Bank Liquidity Swaps: Central Bank Liquidity Swaps: Week Average
WCBLSA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
50.00
Year-over-Year Change
66.67%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
Central Bank Liquidity Swaps measure the temporary exchange of currency between central banks to provide international financial market stability during periods of economic stress. This metric helps economists and policymakers understand cross-border financial liquidity and potential systemic risks.
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
These swaps represent short-term currency exchange agreements between central banks designed to address potential dollar funding shortages in global financial markets. Economists closely monitor these swaps as indicators of international financial system health and potential cross-border monetary pressures.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported weekly by the Federal Reserve, tracking the total value of currency swap arrangements between central banks.
Historical Context
Policymakers use this data to assess global financial market stress and potential interventions needed to maintain international monetary system stability.
Key Facts
- Liquidity swaps help prevent potential currency funding crises
- These agreements can be rapidly activated during financial emergencies
- Swap lines are typically established between major central banks
FAQs
Q: What are central bank liquidity swaps?
A: Central bank liquidity swaps are temporary currency exchange agreements between central banks to provide emergency funding and maintain financial market stability.
Q: Why do central banks use these swap lines?
A: Swap lines help address potential dollar funding shortages and prevent potential financial market disruptions during periods of economic stress.
Q: How are these swaps calculated?
A: The swaps are calculated by tracking the total value of currency exchanges between central banks on a weekly basis.
Q: Which central banks typically use these swap arrangements?
A: Major central banks like the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England most commonly establish these swap lines.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The Central Bank Liquidity Swaps data is typically updated on a weekly basis by the Federal Reserve.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Central Bank Liquidity Swaps: Central Bank Liquidity Swaps: Week Average [WCBLSA], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025