Assets: Other Factors Supplying Reserve Balances: Foreign Currency Denominated Assets: Wednesday Level
WFCDA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
19,222.00
Year-over-Year Change
-0.20%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the Federal Reserve's foreign currency-denominated assets held on its balance sheet on a weekly basis. These assets represent an important component of the Fed's international monetary management and foreign exchange operations.
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 WFCDA series provides insight into the Federal Reserve's foreign currency holdings, which are primarily used for intervention purposes and managing international monetary stability. Economists analyze these assets to understand the Fed's global financial positioning and potential currency market strategies.
Methodology
Data is collected and reported weekly by the Federal Reserve, tracking the total value of foreign currency assets held by the central bank.
Historical Context
This metric is used by policymakers and financial analysts to assess the Fed's international monetary policy and potential foreign exchange interventions.
Key Facts
- Represents the Fed's foreign currency holdings updated weekly
- Used as a tool for potential international monetary interventions
- Provides insight into the Federal Reserve's global financial strategy
FAQs
Q: What are foreign currency-denominated assets?
A: These are financial assets held by the Federal Reserve that are valued in foreign currencies, primarily used for potential market interventions and maintaining international monetary stability.
Q: Why does the Federal Reserve hold foreign currency assets?
A: The Fed maintains these assets to potentially intervene in currency markets, manage exchange rate risks, and support international financial system stability.
Q: How often is the WFCDA data updated?
A: The data is updated weekly, providing a current snapshot of the Federal Reserve's foreign currency holdings.
Q: How do foreign currency assets impact monetary policy?
A: These assets give the Federal Reserve additional tools to manage international monetary conditions and respond to global economic challenges.
Q: What are the limitations of this data series?
A: The WFCDA provides a snapshot of holdings but does not fully reveal the Fed's complete strategy or future intervention plans.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other Factors Supplying Reserve Balances: Foreign Currency Denominated Assets: Wednesday Level [WFCDA], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025