Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Total Liabilities, Eliminations from Consolidation: Wednesday Level
WLTEC • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
The WLTEC series tracks total liabilities and consolidation eliminations for financial institutions on a Wednesday level, providing insight into the financial health of the banking sector. This metric is crucial for understanding systemic financial risk and institutional balance sheet dynamics.
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 liabilities of financial institutions, accounting for inter-institutional eliminations to prevent double-counting. Economists use this data to assess the overall leverage and potential vulnerabilities in the financial system.
Methodology
Data is collected by the Federal Reserve through standardized reporting requirements from financial institutions, aggregating and reconciling balance sheet information.
Historical Context
Policymakers and financial regulators use this trend to monitor systemic financial risks, inform monetary policy, and assess the stability of the banking sector.
Key Facts
- Tracks total financial institutional liabilities on a weekly basis
- Includes consolidation eliminations to prevent duplicate accounting
- Provides critical insight into financial system leverage
FAQs
Q: What does the WLTEC series measure?
A: WLTEC measures the total liabilities of financial institutions, accounting for inter-institutional eliminations to provide an accurate representation of systemic financial exposure.
Q: Why are consolidation eliminations important?
A: Consolidation eliminations prevent double-counting of liabilities across interconnected financial institutions, ensuring a more accurate assessment of total financial system risk.
Q: How frequently is WLTEC data updated?
A: The WLTEC series is updated weekly, providing a near-real-time snapshot of financial institutional liabilities.
Q: How do policymakers use this data?
A: Regulators and central bankers use WLTEC to monitor financial system stability, assess potential systemic risks, and inform monetary and regulatory policy decisions.
Q: What are the limitations of the WLTEC series?
A: While comprehensive, the series may not capture all nuanced risks and relies on self-reported institutional data, which could have inherent reporting variations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Total Liabilities, Eliminations from Consolidation: Wednesday Level [WLTEC], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025