Assets: Other: Gold Certificate Account: Change in Wednesday Level from Previous Wednesday Level
RESPPAGXCH1NWW • 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 weekly changes in the Federal Reserve's Gold Certificate Account, providing insight into monetary asset management. The metric reflects nuanced shifts in gold-related financial holdings that can signal broader economic trends.
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 Gold Certificate Account represents a specialized Federal Reserve asset tracking gold certificate valuations on a week-to-week basis. Economists analyze these changes as potential indicators of monetary policy considerations and international financial dynamics.
Methodology
Data is collected through internal Federal Reserve accounting records, measuring the net change in gold certificate values between consecutive Wednesday reporting periods.
Historical Context
This trend is used by monetary policy analysts to understand subtle shifts in the Federal Reserve's asset composition and potential strategic financial management approaches.
Key Facts
- Measures weekly changes in gold certificate account values
- Provides insight into Federal Reserve asset management
- Represents a specialized monetary policy tracking metric
FAQs
Q: What does the Gold Certificate Account represent?
A: It tracks the Federal Reserve's gold-related financial assets and their weekly valuation changes. The account reflects a specific component of the Fed's broader asset management strategy.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated weekly, specifically comparing Wednesday levels from one week to the next. This provides a consistent, granular view of asset changes.
Q: Why do economists track this metric?
A: It offers a nuanced indicator of potential monetary policy shifts and provides insight into the Federal Reserve's asset management strategies. Small changes can signal broader economic considerations.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The Federal Reserve internally tracks and reports these values through its accounting systems. The data represents official, verified financial records.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: While informative, this metric represents a narrow slice of Federal Reserve assets and should be interpreted alongside broader economic indicators for comprehensive analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other: Gold Certificate Account: Change in Wednesday Level from Previous Wednesday Level [RESPPAGXCH1NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025