Assets: Other: Bank Premises: Change in Wednesday Level from Year Ago Level
RESPPAPXCH52NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
136.00
Year-over-Year Change
7.94%
Date Range
7/5/2006 - 8/27/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the year-over-year change in bank premises assets, reflecting banks' infrastructure investments and real estate holdings. It provides insights into banking sector capital allocation and potential economic expansion strategies.
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 percentage change in bank-owned physical assets compared to the same Wednesday in the previous year. Economists use this trend to assess banking sector capital expenditures, infrastructure investments, and potential signals of institutional confidence.
Methodology
Data is collected through Federal Reserve reporting, comparing the current Wednesday's bank premises asset levels with the corresponding Wednesday from the previous year.
Historical Context
This indicator is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand banking sector investment patterns, potential economic growth signals, and financial institution strategic planning.
Key Facts
- Measures year-over-year changes in bank-owned physical assets
- Reflects banking sector capital expenditure strategies
- Provides insights into institutional investment confidence
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the percentage change in bank-owned physical assets compared to the same time last year, indicating banking sector infrastructure investments.
Q: Why are bank premises assets important?
A: They represent significant capital investments and can signal banking sector confidence, economic expansion potential, and strategic planning.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: The Federal Reserve collects this data by comparing bank premises asset levels on a specific Wednesday with the same Wednesday from the previous year.
Q: What can this trend tell economists?
A: It provides insights into banking sector capital allocation, potential economic growth signals, and institutional investment strategies.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly, allowing for near-real-time tracking of banking sector asset changes.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Other: Bank Premises: Change in Wednesday Level from Year Ago Level [RESPPAPXCH52NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025