Memorandum Items: Securities Lent to Dealers: Overnight Facility, U.S. Treasury Securities: Week Average
WSDTREAA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
33,296.00
Year-over-Year Change
9.59%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the weekly average of U.S. Treasury securities lent to dealers through an overnight facility. It provides insight into short-term securities lending dynamics and market liquidity in the Treasury 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 the volume of Treasury securities temporarily transferred to dealers for market-making and short-selling activities. Economists use this data to assess market functioning, financial system stress, and short-term capital market conditions.
Methodology
Data is collected by the Federal Reserve through reporting from primary dealers and financial institutions participating in overnight securities lending facilities.
Historical Context
This trend is critical for understanding short-term market liquidity, monetary policy transmission, and potential financial market stress indicators.
Key Facts
- Measures weekly average of Treasury securities lent to dealers
- Indicates short-term market liquidity and trading dynamics
- Provides insights into financial market functioning
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the weekly average volume of U.S. Treasury securities lent to dealers through an overnight facility, reflecting short-term market lending activities.
Q: Why is this data important?
A: The indicator helps economists and policymakers understand market liquidity, financial system stress, and short-term trading dynamics in Treasury markets.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The Federal Reserve collects this data through reporting from primary dealers and financial institutions participating in overnight securities lending facilities.
Q: What can high or low lending volumes indicate?
A: High lending volumes might suggest increased market activity or potential stress, while low volumes could indicate reduced market liquidity or trading constraints.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly, providing a current snapshot of Treasury securities lending activities.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Memorandum Items: Securities Lent to Dealers: Overnight Facility, U.S. Treasury Securities: Week Average [WSDTREAA], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025