Reserve City Member Banks, Principal Assets and Liabilities: Acceptances Outstanding

ACCEPOSRCM • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

28.00

Year-over-Year Change

12.00%

Date Range

6/1/1919 - 12/1/1941

Summary

The 'Reserve City Member Banks, Principal Assets and Liabilities: Acceptances Outstanding' trend measures the total value of outstanding acceptances held by reserve city member banks. This metric provides insight into the level of trade financing activity and credit conditions in the U.S. economy.

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

Acceptances are a type of short-term credit instrument used to finance international trade. This series tracks the total value of acceptances currently outstanding on the balance sheets of reserve city member banks, which are a subset of commercial banks that hold a significant portion of the nation's banking assets.

Methodology

The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve through its periodic surveys of member bank balance sheets.

Historical Context

Trends in acceptances outstanding are closely monitored by economists and policymakers as an indicator of trade activity and credit market conditions.

Key Facts

  • Acceptances are a type of short-term credit instrument used to finance international trade.
  • Reserve city member banks hold a significant portion of the nation's banking assets.
  • Trends in acceptances outstanding signal changes in trade activity and credit market conditions.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the total value of outstanding acceptances held by reserve city member banks, which provides insight into the level of trade financing activity in the U.S. economy.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: Trends in acceptances outstanding are closely monitored by economists and policymakers as an indicator of trade activity and credit market conditions.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve through its periodic surveys of member bank balance sheets.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and analysts use this metric to assess trade activity and credit market conditions, which can inform decisions related to monetary policy, trade policy, and financial regulation.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published by the Federal Reserve on a periodic basis, and there may be a short delay between the reporting period and the public release of the data.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Reserve City Member Banks, Principal Assets and Liabilities: Acceptances Outstanding (ACCEPOSRCM), retrieved from FRED.