Memorandum Items: Securities Lent to Dealers: Overnight Facility: Week Average
WSDONT • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
33.30
Year-over-Year Change
9.59%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
Tracks overnight securities lending between financial institutions and dealers. Provides insight into short-term liquidity and interbank lending market 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
Measures the volume of securities temporarily transferred between financial institutions and dealers. Indicates market lending conditions and financial system flexibility.
Methodology
Calculated as weekly average of overnight securities lending transactions by Federal Reserve reporting institutions.
Historical Context
Used by central banks and financial regulators to monitor market liquidity and lending trends.
Key Facts
- Reflects short-term securities market interactions
- Indicates financial institution lending capacity
- Provides real-time market liquidity snapshot
FAQs
Q: What does WSDONT measure?
A: Tracks weekly average of securities lent overnight between financial institutions and dealers. Indicates market lending conditions.
Q: Why are securities lending volumes important?
A: They reveal market liquidity, financial institution health, and short-term lending dynamics in the financial system.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Typically updated weekly by Federal Reserve reporting institutions.
Q: What impacts securities lending volumes?
A: Market conditions, interest rates, and financial institution risk assessments influence lending activities.
Q: Can this data predict market trends?
A: Provides insights into market liquidity but should be analyzed alongside other economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Memorandum Items: Securities Lent to Dealers: Overnight Facility: Week Average (WSDONT), retrieved from FRED.