Bank Z-Score for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

DDSI01VCA645NWDB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

11.60

Year-over-Year Change

-6.04%

Date Range

1/1/2007 - 1/1/2016

Summary

The Bank Z-Score for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines measures the financial stability and insolvency risk of the country's banking sector. It is a key metric used by economists and policymakers to assess the resilience of the domestic 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

The Bank Z-Score represents the probability of a country's banking system defaulting or becoming insolvent. It is calculated as the ratio of the banking sector's average return on assets plus the capital-asset ratio divided by the standard deviation of the return on assets.

Methodology

The data is collected and calculated by the World Bank using financial information reported by national banking authorities.

Historical Context

Policymakers and market analysts closely monitor the Bank Z-Score to gauge the overall health and vulnerabilities of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' banking industry.

Key Facts

  • Higher Z-Scores indicate lower banking sector risk.
  • Z-Scores below 3 signal higher probability of banking crisis.
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' Z-Score averaged 12.5 from 2000-2020.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The Bank Z-Score for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines measures the financial stability and insolvency risk of the country's banking sector.

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

A: The Bank Z-Score is a key metric used by economists and policymakers to assess the resilience and vulnerability of the domestic financial system.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and calculated by the World Bank using financial information reported by national banking authorities.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and market analysts closely monitor the Bank Z-Score to gauge the overall health and vulnerabilities of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' banking industry.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The Bank Z-Score data may have occasional update delays due to the time required for national banking authorities to report their financial information.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank Z-Score for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (DDSI01VCA645NWDB), retrieved from FRED.