Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Deposits with F.R. Banks, Other Than Reserve Balances: Foreign Official: Week Average
WDFOA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
9,434.00
Year-over-Year Change
-0.07%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks weekly average deposits made by foreign official entities with Federal Reserve Banks, excluding standard reserve balances. These deposits provide insights into international financial interactions and potential shifts in global monetary positioning.
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 metric represents foreign governmental financial holdings within the U.S. banking system, reflecting international monetary relationships and potential cross-border capital movements. Economists analyze these deposits as a signal of international financial confidence and potential geopolitical economic strategies.
Methodology
Data is collected through direct reporting from Federal Reserve Banks, aggregating weekly deposit levels from foreign official sources.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers and central bankers to understand international monetary flows and potential global economic pressures.
Key Facts
- Represents weekly average deposits by foreign governmental entities
- Excludes standard reserve balance calculations
- Provides insights into international financial positioning
FAQs
Q: What do these foreign official deposits indicate?
A: These deposits reflect international financial interactions and potential strategic monetary positioning by foreign governments within the U.S. banking system.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is collected and reported on a weekly average basis, providing current insights into international monetary movements.
Q: Why do foreign governments make these deposits?
A: Deposits can serve multiple purposes, including managing currency reserves, facilitating international transactions, and maintaining financial flexibility.
Q: How do economists use this data?
A: Economists analyze these deposits to understand global financial trends, potential economic pressures, and international monetary relationships.
Q: What are the limitations of this metric?
A: The data represents a snapshot of weekly averages and may not capture instantaneous or highly volatile short-term changes in deposits.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Deposits with F.R. Banks, Other Than Reserve Balances: Foreign Official: Week Average [WDFOA], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025