Assets: Other: Repurchase Agreements: Wednesday Level
WORAL • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
5.00
Year-over-Year Change
400.00%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
The 'Assets: Other: Repurchase Agreements: Wednesday Level' tracks the volume of short-term borrowing transactions between financial institutions using securities as collateral. This metric provides critical insights into short-term liquidity and interbank lending dynamics 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
Repurchase agreements (repos) represent a key mechanism for banks and financial institutions to manage short-term cash needs and maintain liquidity. Economists closely monitor this trend as an indicator of financial market stress, monetary policy effectiveness, and overall banking system health.
Methodology
The data is collected weekly by the Federal Reserve, measuring the total value of repurchase agreements held by financial institutions on a specific Wednesday of each reporting period.
Historical Context
This metric is used by policymakers and central bankers to assess financial market conditions, potential systemic risks, and to inform monetary policy decisions.
Key Facts
- Repos are short-term collateralized lending instruments used by financial institutions
- The Wednesday level provides a snapshot of interbank lending at a specific point in time
- Changes in repo levels can signal shifts in market liquidity and financial stress
FAQs
Q: What are repurchase agreements?
A: Repurchase agreements are short-term financial transactions where one party sells securities to another with an agreement to buy them back at a slightly higher price, effectively functioning as a collateralized loan.
Q: Why do banks use repurchase agreements?
A: Banks use repos to manage short-term cash needs, maintain liquidity, and provide a mechanism for quick, secured borrowing in the financial markets.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The WORAL data is typically updated weekly, providing a current snapshot of repurchase agreement levels in the financial system.
Q: What can changes in repo levels indicate?
A: Significant changes in repo levels can signal shifts in market liquidity, potential financial stress, or changes in monetary policy conditions.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: The data represents a specific moment in time and should be analyzed alongside other financial indicators for a comprehensive market understanding.
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Related Trends
Liabilities: Deposits: Term Deposits Held by Depository Institutions
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Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Notes Held by F.R. Banks (Netted from Federal Reserve Notes Outstanding): Wednesday Level
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Assets: Liquidity and Credit Facilities: Loans: Week Average
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Resources and Assets: U.S. Government Securities: Bought or Held Outright: U.S. Treasury Notes
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Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Deposits with F.R. Banks, Other Than Reserve Balances: Foreign Official: Change in Wednesday Level from Year Ago Level
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Assets: Securities Held Outright: U.S. Treasury Securities: Notes and Bonds, Inflation-Indexed: Wednesday Level
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other: Repurchase Agreements: Wednesday Level [WORAL], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025