Memorandum Items: Securities Lent to Dealers: Overnight Facility, Federal Agency Debt Securities: Week Average
WSDFDSA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the weekly average of federal agency debt securities lent to dealers through an overnight facility. It provides insight into short-term lending dynamics and liquidity in the securities market.
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 a key measure of financial market interactions between securities dealers and lending institutions. Economists use this data to understand short-term credit markets and potential stress points in financial system liquidity.
Methodology
Data is collected and averaged weekly by the Federal Reserve through reporting from financial institutions participating in securities lending markets.
Historical Context
This indicator is used in monetary policy analysis, market liquidity assessments, and understanding short-term credit market conditions.
Key Facts
- Measures weekly average of federal agency debt securities lending
- Provides insight into short-term credit market dynamics
- Part of Federal Reserve's comprehensive market monitoring
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the weekly average of federal agency debt securities lent to dealers through an overnight lending facility, indicating short-term market liquidity.
Q: Why is this data important?
A: The indicator helps economists and policymakers understand credit market conditions and potential financial system stress points.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is collected and averaged on a weekly basis by the Federal Reserve.
Q: How do financial analysts use this information?
A: Analysts use this data to assess market liquidity, potential credit market tensions, and short-term lending trends.
Q: What limitations exist in this data?
A: The indicator provides a snapshot of weekly lending activity and may not capture instantaneous market changes or long-term trends.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Memorandum Items: Securities Lent to Dealers: Overnight Facility, Federal Agency Debt Securities: Week Average [WSDFDSA], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025