Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Deposits with F.R. Banks, Other Than Reserve Balances: Foreign Official: Wednesday Level
WDFOL • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
9,438.00
Year-over-Year Change
-0.03%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the level of deposits held by foreign official entities with Federal Reserve Banks on a weekly basis. It provides insights into international monetary interactions and foreign central bank holdings of U.S. financial assets.
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 series represents a critical measure of foreign official financial engagement with the U.S. banking system, reflecting international monetary relationships and potential shifts in global financial positioning. Economists use this data to understand cross-border capital flows and international monetary dynamics.
Methodology
Data is collected weekly by the Federal Reserve, tracking the total deposit levels of foreign official institutions in U.S. Federal Reserve Banks.
Historical Context
This indicator is used in macroeconomic analysis to assess international monetary policy, foreign investment trends, and potential geopolitical economic signals.
Key Facts
- Tracks weekly deposit levels of foreign official entities in U.S. Federal Reserve Banks
- Provides insights into international monetary interactions
- Reflects potential shifts in global financial positioning
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the total deposits held by foreign official institutions with U.S. Federal Reserve Banks on a weekly basis, tracking international monetary interactions.
Q: Why are these deposits significant?
A: These deposits reflect international financial relationships, potential investment strategies, and can signal broader economic and geopolitical trends.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is collected and updated on a weekly basis, providing a current snapshot of foreign official financial engagement.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers analyze these deposits to understand international monetary flows, assess global economic interactions, and inform potential monetary policy decisions.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents a snapshot of deposits and may not capture all nuanced international financial movements or immediate geopolitical shifts.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Deposits with F.R. Banks, Other Than Reserve Balances: Foreign Official: Wednesday Level [WDFOL], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025