Liabilities and Capital: Other Factors Draining Reserve Balances: Deposits with F.R. Banks, Other Than Reserve Balances: Week Average
WOFDRBORBA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
605,589.00
Year-over-Year Change
-25.86%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks weekly average deposits with Federal Reserve Banks that are not standard reserve balances. These deposits provide insight into banking system liquidity and monetary policy 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
The metric represents supplemental bank deposits beyond traditional reserve requirements, reflecting financial institutions' cash management strategies. Economists analyze these deposits as a potential signal of banking sector stress or monetary policy implementation.
Methodology
Data is collected through weekly reporting by financial institutions to the Federal Reserve, aggregating deposit volumes across the banking system.
Historical Context
This trend helps policymakers and analysts understand banking system liquidity, potential monetary policy impacts, and broader financial market conditions.
Key Facts
- Represents non-standard bank deposits with Federal Reserve Banks
- Provides weekly snapshot of banking system cash management
- Useful for understanding monetary policy transmission mechanisms
FAQs
Q: What do these deposits indicate about banking system health?
A: These deposits can signal banks' liquidity preferences and potential financial market stress. Higher deposit volumes might suggest cautious banking behavior.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated weekly, providing a current view of banking system deposit trends. Each report reflects the average deposit levels for the preceding week.
Q: Why do banks make these deposits?
A: Banks may place funds with the Federal Reserve for various reasons, including managing excess liquidity, meeting regulatory requirements, or responding to monetary policy incentives.
Q: How do these deposits relate to monetary policy?
A: These deposits can influence the Federal Reserve's implementation of monetary policy by affecting overall banking system liquidity and interest rate dynamics.
Q: Are these deposits different from standard reserve balances?
A: Yes, these deposits represent additional funds beyond mandatory reserve requirements, offering a more nuanced view of banking system cash management.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Liabilities and Capital: Other Factors Draining Reserve Balances: Deposits with F.R. Banks, Other Than Reserve Balances: Week Average [WOFDRBORBA], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025