Liabilities and Capital: Capital: Total Capital: Wednesday Level
WCTCL • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
45,559.00
Year-over-Year Change
2.74%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
The WCTCL series tracks the total capital levels of financial institutions on a Wednesday basis, providing a snapshot of banking system capitalization. This metric is crucial for understanding financial sector stability 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
This economic indicator represents the aggregate capital reserves held by financial institutions at a specific point during the week. Economists and regulators use this data to assess the financial system's resilience and potential capacity for lending and economic activity.
Methodology
The data is collected by the Federal Reserve through standardized reporting requirements from financial institutions.
Historical Context
This trend is used in monetary policy analysis, bank stress testing, and evaluating overall financial system health.
Key Facts
- Represents weekly snapshot of total capital in financial institutions
- Crucial for understanding banking system liquidity
- Used by regulators to assess financial sector stability
FAQs
Q: What does the WCTCL series measure?
A: It measures the total capital levels of financial institutions on a specific Wednesday, providing insight into banking system capitalization.
Q: Why is this economic indicator important?
A: It helps assess the financial sector's health, lending capacity, and potential systemic risks in the banking system.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is collected weekly, typically reflecting capital levels on a specific Wednesday of each reporting period.
Q: Who uses this economic data?
A: Regulators, economists, financial analysts, and policymakers use this data to understand banking system dynamics.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: It provides a snapshot at a specific point in time and may not capture rapid changes or long-term trends in financial institution capitalization.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Liabilities and Capital: Capital: Total Capital: Wednesday Level [WCTCL], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025