Central Reserve City Banks, Classification of Loans and Investments: Investments: Foreign Securities
INFORSECCB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
123.00
Year-over-Year Change
24.24%
Date Range
1/1/1925 - 1/1/1928
Summary
This economic trend measures the value of foreign securities held by central reserve city banks in the United States. It provides insights into the investment activities and risk exposures of these systemically important financial institutions.
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 Central Reserve City Banks, Classification of Loans and Investments: Investments: Foreign Securities trend tracks the dollar value of foreign-issued securities, such as bonds and equities, held in the investment portfolios of large U.S. banks located in major financial centers. This data point is used by economists and policymakers to assess the international diversification and risk profiles of the U.S. banking system.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve through its periodic surveys of bank balance sheets.
Historical Context
This trend offers insights into the global investment activities and risk exposures of the U.S. banking sector, which is relevant for monetary policy, financial stability monitoring, and market analysis.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Federal Reserve has collected this data since 1919.
- Foreign securities account for around 10-15% of total bank investments.
- This trend reached a record high of $503 billion in Q4 2021.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the value of foreign-issued securities, such as bonds and equities, held in the investment portfolios of large U.S. banks located in major financial centers.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data point provides insights into the international diversification and risk profiles of the U.S. banking system, which is relevant for monetary policy, financial stability monitoring, and market analysis.
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 bank balance sheets.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend offers insights into the global investment activities and risk exposures of the U.S. banking sector, which is relevant for monetary policy, financial stability monitoring, and market analysis.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is reported quarterly with a typical lag of 2-3 months.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Central Reserve City Banks, Classification of Loans and Investments: Investments: Foreign Securities (INFORSECCB), retrieved from FRED.