Reserve City Member Banks, Classification of Investments: Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions

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

Latest Value

956.00

Year-over-Year Change

23.35%

Date Range

10/1/1928 - 12/1/1941

Summary

This economic trend measures the total value of obligations held by reserve city member banks that are issued by states and political subdivisions. It provides insight into the investment activities and risk exposure of these key 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 Reserve City Member Banks, Classification of Investments: Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions series tracks the value of state and municipal debt securities held as investments by reserve city member banks. This data offers visibility into the lending and risk diversification practices of these systemically important banks.

Methodology

The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve through its regular surveys of member banks.

Historical Context

This trend is used by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to monitor the banking sector's exposure to state and local government debt.

Key Facts

  • Obligations of states and political subdivisions make up a significant portion of reserve city member bank investments.
  • Trends in this data can signal changes in bank risk appetites and exposure to local government debt.
  • The data is reported quarterly by the Federal Reserve.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the total value of state and municipal debt securities held as investments by reserve city member banks in the United States.

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

A: This data provides insight into the lending and risk diversification practices of systemically important banks, which is useful for economists, policymakers, and market analysts monitoring the financial sector.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve through its regular surveys of member banks.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This trend is used by economists and policymakers to monitor the banking sector's exposure to state and local government debt, which can have implications for financial stability.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is reported quarterly by the Federal Reserve, with a typical 1-2 month delay between the reference period and public release.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Reserve City Member Banks, Classification of Investments: Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions (OBSPOLSUBRCM), retrieved from FRED.