Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Change in Week Average from Year Ago Week Average
RESPPLLRXAWXCH52NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-234,825.00
Year-over-Year Change
-29.25%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the week-to-week changes in reverse repurchase agreements (reverse repos) compared to the previous year's average. It provides insights into short-term liquidity management and monetary policy implementation in the financial system.
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
Reverse repurchase agreements are financial transactions where the Federal Reserve sells securities with an agreement to repurchase them later, effectively managing bank reserves and short-term interest rates. Economists use this metric to understand monetary policy stance and liquidity conditions in the banking system.
Methodology
The data is collected by the Federal Reserve through direct reporting from financial institutions participating in reverse repurchase agreement transactions.
Historical Context
This trend is crucial for analyzing central bank monetary policy, short-term market liquidity, and potential shifts in financial market conditions.
Key Facts
- Reverse repos help the Federal Reserve manage bank reserves
- Changes indicate shifts in short-term financial market conditions
- Provides insights into monetary policy implementation
FAQs
Q: What are reverse repurchase agreements?
A: Reverse repos are financial transactions where the Federal Reserve sells securities to banks with an agreement to buy them back later, helping to manage short-term liquidity and interest rates.
Q: Why do economists track this metric?
A: This indicator helps economists understand monetary policy effectiveness, short-term market liquidity, and potential changes in financial market conditions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly, reflecting the most recent changes in reverse repurchase agreement transactions.
Q: What does a significant change in this metric indicate?
A: A notable change could signal shifts in monetary policy, changes in bank liquidity, or broader economic conditions affecting financial markets.
Q: Are there limitations to this economic indicator?
A: While informative, this metric should be analyzed alongside other economic indicators for a comprehensive understanding of financial market conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Change in Week Average from Year Ago Week Average [RESPPLLRXAWXCH52NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025