Overnight Bank Funding Volume
OBFRVOL • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
268.00
Year-over-Year Change
-3.25%
Date Range
10/6/2021 - 8/5/2025
Summary
Overnight Bank Funding Volume tracks the total dollar amount of short-term interbank lending transactions occurring within a single business day. This metric provides critical insight into bank liquidity, lending dynamics, and potential stress in the 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 series represents the aggregate volume of overnight funding exchanges between financial institutions, reflecting banks' short-term borrowing and lending activities. Economists use this indicator to assess banking sector health, interbank market conditions, and potential systemic financial risks.
Methodology
Data is collected through Federal Reserve reporting mechanisms, aggregating overnight lending transactions from participating financial institutions.
Historical Context
This metric is crucial for monetary policy analysis, helping the Federal Reserve understand liquidity conditions and potential market pressures.
Key Facts
- Measures daily short-term lending between financial institutions
- Indicates potential stress or stability in banking liquidity
- Provides real-time insight into financial market conditions
FAQs
Q: What does Overnight Bank Funding Volume indicate?
A: It shows the total dollar amount of short-term lending between banks within a single day, reflecting market liquidity and financial system health.
Q: Why is this metric important?
A: It helps economists and policymakers understand banking sector dynamics, potential market stress, and short-term lending conditions.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated daily, providing near real-time insights into banking market conditions.
Q: How do central banks use this information?
A: The Federal Reserve uses this metric to assess financial market stability and inform monetary policy decisions.
Q: What are potential limitations of this data?
A: The metric represents a snapshot of overnight lending and may not capture longer-term financial trends or complex market interactions.
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Overnight Bank Funding Rate: 1st Percentile
OBFR1
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FEDTARRM
Secured Overnight Financing Volume
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Overnight Bank Funding Volume [OBFRVOL], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025