Reserve City Member Banks, Principal Assets and Liabilities: Customers' Liability on Acceptances

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

Latest Value

24.00

Year-over-Year Change

4.35%

Date Range

6/1/1919 - 12/1/1941

Summary

The 'Reserve City Member Banks, Principal Assets and Liabilities: Customers' Liability on Acceptances' trend measures the liabilities of member banks in reserve cities related to acceptance transactions. This provides insight into the level of commercial and financial activity facilitated by these banks.

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 series represents the total amount of customers' liability on acceptances held by reserve city member banks. Acceptances are a type of short-term credit instrument used in international trade finance, and this metric indicates the scale of these transactions through the U.S. banking system.

Methodology

The data is collected directly from reserve city member banks by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Historical Context

This trend is used by economists and policymakers to assess the health and liquidity of the banking sector and broader financial conditions.

Key Facts

  • Acceptances represent a type of short-term credit instrument.
  • This metric indicates the scale of international trade finance facilitated by U.S. banks.
  • Reserve city member banks hold these customer liabilities on their balance sheets.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the total amount of customers' liability on acceptances held by reserve city member banks in the U.S.

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

A: This metric provides insight into the level of commercial and financial activity facilitated by the U.S. banking system, which is an important indicator of broader economic and financial conditions.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected directly from reserve city member banks by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Economists and policymakers use this trend to assess the health and liquidity of the banking sector and broader financial conditions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published with a short lag, typically within a few weeks of the end of the reporting period.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Reserve City Member Banks, Principal Assets and Liabilities: Customers' Liability on Acceptances (CUSLARCM), retrieved from FRED.