Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve System Data Resources

The Federal Reserve System provides a vast amount of statistical data related to the US economy, banking, and financial markets. This data is crucial for understanding economic trends and informing policy decisions. The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Banks, particularly the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and New York Fed, are key sources for this information.

Here's a breakdown of where to find key Federal Reserve statistical data:

1. Federal Reserve Board (www.federalreserve.gov):

This program allows users to download data related to various Federal Reserve statistical releases.

Provides daily, weekly, monthly, and annual data on various interest rates, including those for Treasury securities.

Reports on consumer credit outstanding, including revolving and nonrevolving credit.

Tracks various measures of the money supply, such as M1 and M2, and related components like currency in circulation and reserve balances.Assets and Liabilities of Commercial Banks (H.8):

Provides data on the assets and liabilities of commercial banks in the US.

A triennial survey providing data on household balance sheets, pensions, income, and demographics.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago offers datasets related to commercial bank call reports.

2. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED):

A comprehensive database with a vast collection of economic time series data, including data from the Board of Governors and other sources.

Real GDP, Industrial Production Index, Unemployment Rate, and various interest rates.

3. Federal Reserve Bank of New York:

Provides a centralized view of markets data, including effective federal funds rate, SOFR, and Treasury and agency MBS operations.

Offers insights into household debt and credit trends, including delinquency rates.

Includes information on the assets, liabilities, and commitments of the Federal Reserve Banks.