Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Total Liabilities (Less Eliminations from Consolidation): Wednesday Level
WLTLECL • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
6,597,020.00
Year-over-Year Change
-1.04%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total liabilities of financial institutions on a Wednesday level, excluding consolidation eliminations. It provides a snapshot of financial sector debt and potential systemic economic risks.
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 total liabilities metric represents the aggregate financial obligations of reporting institutions, reflecting their current debt and potential leverage. Economists use this data to assess financial system stability and potential economic pressures.
Methodology
Data is collected through standardized reporting by financial institutions and aggregated by the Federal Reserve on a weekly basis.
Historical Context
This trend is critical for monetary policy analysis, financial regulation, and understanding systemic economic risks.
Key Facts
- Represents weekly total financial liabilities across reporting institutions
- Excludes inter-institutional eliminations from consolidation
- Provides a current snapshot of financial sector debt levels
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the total financial liabilities of reporting institutions on a weekly basis, excluding consolidation eliminations.
Q: Why are total liabilities important?
A: Total liabilities help economists assess financial system health, potential risks, and overall economic stability.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated weekly, specifically capturing the liability levels on a Wednesday.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers use this data to monitor financial sector risks, inform monetary policy, and assess potential systemic economic challenges.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data represents a snapshot in time and may not capture rapidly changing financial conditions or individual institutional risks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Total Liabilities (Less Eliminations from Consolidation): Wednesday Level [WLTLECL], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025