Assets: Other: Repurchase Agreements - Others: Week Average
H41RESPPALGTROXAWNWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the weekly average of repurchase agreements (repos) held by entities other than banks, providing insight into short-term lending and liquidity in financial markets. It serves as a critical metric for understanding monetary conditions and short-term capital flows.
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 are short-term financial transactions where one party sells securities and agrees to repurchase them later at a slightly higher price, effectively functioning as a collateralized loan. Economists and financial analysts use this data to assess market liquidity, short-term credit conditions, and potential stress in the financial system.
Methodology
The data is collected by the Federal Reserve through comprehensive financial reporting from financial institutions, aggregating weekly repo transactions and calculating their average value.
Historical Context
This metric is crucial for central bank policymakers, helping them understand short-term credit markets and informing monetary policy decisions.
Key Facts
- Repos are critical for managing short-term cash needs in financial markets
- The indicator reflects overall market liquidity and credit conditions
- Changes in repo levels can signal potential financial market stress
FAQs
Q: What are repurchase agreements?
A: Repurchase agreements are short-term financial transactions where securities are sold with an agreement to buy them back later at a slightly higher price, functioning as a collateralized loan.
Q: Why do financial institutions use repos?
A: Repos provide a quick way to access short-term funding and manage liquidity, allowing institutions to meet immediate cash needs while using securities as collateral.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The Federal Reserve typically updates this weekly average data on a regular basis, providing current insights into short-term financial market conditions.
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 short-term borrowing patterns.
Q: How do economists interpret this data?
A: Economists use repo data to assess short-term credit conditions, potential market tensions, and as an indicator of overall financial system health.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other: Repurchase Agreements - Others: Week Average [H41RESPPALGTROXAWNWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025