Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Week Average
WLRRAA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
525,708.00
Year-over-Year Change
1.80%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
The Reverse Repurchase Agreements (Reverse Repos) weekly average measures the volume of short-term borrowing transactions between financial institutions and the Federal Reserve. This metric provides critical insights into liquidity management and monetary policy implementation in the U.S. financial system.
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
Reverse repos represent a key monetary policy tool where the Federal Reserve sells securities with an agreement to repurchase them later, effectively absorbing excess liquidity from the banking system. Economists closely monitor these transactions as they indicate market liquidity, short-term funding conditions, and the Fed's balance sheet management strategies.
Methodology
The data is collected by aggregating daily reverse repurchase agreement transactions across Federal Reserve member institutions and calculating their weekly average.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers to manage money supply, control short-term interest rates, and maintain financial system stability.
Key Facts
- Reverse repos help the Federal Reserve manage excess bank reserves
- These transactions impact short-term interest rates and market liquidity
- The weekly average provides a snapshot of broader financial market conditions
FAQs
Q: What are reverse repurchase agreements?
A: Reverse repos are short-term transactions where the Federal Reserve sells securities to banks with an agreement to buy them back later, effectively managing market liquidity.
Q: Why do reverse repos matter?
A: They help control money supply, manage short-term interest rates, and provide insights into financial market conditions and monetary policy effectiveness.
Q: How often is WLRRAA data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly, reflecting the most recent short-term borrowing transactions between the Federal Reserve and financial institutions.
Q: How do reverse repos impact financial markets?
A: By adjusting market liquidity and short-term interest rates, reverse repos can influence lending conditions, investment strategies, and overall economic stability.
Q: What are the limitations of WLRRAA data?
A: While informative, the data represents a snapshot of market conditions and should be analyzed alongside other economic indicators for comprehensive insights.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Week Average [WLRRAA], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025