Rest of the World; Sector Discrepancy (FOF Basis), Transactions
ROWFOFA027N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
112,715.00
Year-over-Year Change
10.71%
Date Range
1/1/1946 - 1/1/2024
Summary
The 'Rest of the World; Sector Discrepancy (FOF Basis), Transactions' metric measures the difference between U.S. financial accounts data and the 'rest of the world' sector transactions, providing insights into the overall accuracy of the national accounts.
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 data series tracks the sector discrepancy between the domestic U.S. financial accounts and the international 'rest of the world' accounts, which can indicate inconsistencies or imbalances in the national economic statistics.
Methodology
The data is calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve using financial transaction records.
Historical Context
This metric is used by economists and policymakers to assess the quality and coherence of the national accounts data.
Key Facts
- The data is measured in billions of U.S. dollars.
- Positive values indicate net inflows to the U.S. from the rest of the world.
- Negative values signal net outflows from the U.S. to the rest of the world.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This metric tracks the difference between U.S. domestic financial accounts data and the 'rest of the world' sector transactions, providing insights into the overall accuracy and coherence of the national accounts.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data is used by economists and policymakers to assess the quality and reliability of the national economic statistics, as discrepancies can indicate measurement issues or imbalances in the accounts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The U.S. Federal Reserve calculates this metric using financial transaction records.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This metric is used by analysts and policymakers to evaluate the accuracy and coherence of the national accounts data, which informs economic decision-making and policy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published quarterly by the Federal Reserve with a typical lag of 3 months.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Rest of the World; Sector Discrepancy (FOF Basis), Transactions (ROWFOFA027N), retrieved from FRED.