Supplementary Information: Supplemental Information on 2020 Credit Facilities: Outstanding Amount of Commerical Paper Funding Facility II LLC Asset Purchases: Wednesday Level
H41RESPPAABHANWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
Tracks the outstanding amount of Commercial Paper Funding Facility II LLC asset purchases during the 2020 economic crisis. Provides critical insight into emergency lending mechanisms.
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
This metric represents the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program for commercial paper during economic stress. It reflects crisis intervention strategies.
Methodology
Measured as a weekly Wednesday level of asset purchases by the special purpose vehicle.
Historical Context
Used to assess Federal Reserve emergency monetary policy during economic disruptions.
Key Facts
- Implemented during 2020 COVID-19 economic emergency
- Part of Federal Reserve's broader stabilization efforts
- Provided liquidity to commercial paper markets
FAQs
Q: What is the Commercial Paper Funding Facility?
A: An emergency Federal Reserve program to support short-term business lending during economic stress.
Q: Why was this facility created?
A: To prevent credit market freezing and provide liquidity during the 2020 economic crisis.
Q: How did the facility work?
A: The Fed purchased eligible commercial paper directly to maintain market functioning.
Q: Was the facility successful?
A: It helped stabilize short-term credit markets during a period of extreme economic uncertainty.
Q: Is the facility still active?
A: No, it was a temporary emergency measure implemented specifically during the 2020 crisis.
Related Trends
Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Term Deposits: Maturing in 16 Days to 90 Days: Wednesday Level
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Assets: Securities Held Outright: U.S. Treasury Securities: Bills: Change in Wednesday Level from Previous Wednesday Level
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Assets: Other: Securities, Premiums, Discounts, Repurchase Agreements, and Loans: Change in Wednesday Level from Previous Wednesday Level
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Supplementary Information: Supplemental Information on 2020 Credit Facilities: Outstanding Principal Amount of Loan Extended to the Commercial Paper Funding Facility II LLC: Wednesday Level
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Memorandum Items: Securities Lent to Dealers: Overnight Facility, Federal Agency Debt Securities: Change in Week Average from Previous Week Average
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Assets: Securities Held Outright: U.S. Treasury Securities: Notes and Bonds, Inflation-Indexed: Change in Week Average from Previous Week Average
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Supplemental Information on 2020 Credit Facilities (H41RESPPAABHANWW), retrieved from FRED.