Capital Account, Net (Excludes Exceptional Financing) for Australia
CANEEFAUA052N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,994,376,169.00
Year-over-Year Change
106.82%
Date Range
1/1/1960 - 1/1/2008
Summary
The Capital Account, Net (Excludes Exceptional Financing) for Australia measures the net changes in a country's external assets and liabilities, excluding exceptional financing such as debt forgiveness or accumulation of arrears.
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
This economic indicator provides insights into a country's international investment position and financial flows. It is used by economists and policymakers to analyze a nation's external balance and guide decisions on capital controls, exchange rate policies, and international investment strategies.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Historical Context
The capital account is an important component of a country's balance of payments, reflecting its integration with global financial markets.
Key Facts
- Australia's capital account has been in surplus since 2019.
- The capital account measures net changes in a country's external assets and liabilities.
- Positive capital account balances indicate a net inflow of foreign investment.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Capital Account, Net (Excludes Exceptional Financing) for Australia measures the net changes in a country's external assets and liabilities, excluding exceptional financing such as debt forgiveness or accumulation of arrears.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This indicator provides insights into Australia's international investment position and financial flows, which is useful for economists and policymakers in analyzing the country's external balance and guiding decisions on capital controls, exchange rate policies, and international investment strategies.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The capital account is an important component of a country's balance of payments, reflecting its integration with global financial markets. Policymakers use this data to inform decisions on capital controls, exchange rate policies, and international investment strategies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a regular basis, but there may be some delays in the availability of the most recent figures.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Capital Account, Net (Excludes Exceptional Financing) for Australia (CANEEFAUA052N), retrieved from FRED.