Federal Reserve releases updated H.8 data on commercial banks' assets and liabilities

by@federalreserve

Summary

The Federal Reserve has released updated weekly data on the Assets and Liabilities of Commercial Banks in the United States, as of July 1, 2026, and also revised figures for earlier dates, including April 2, 2025, and October 1, 2025. This update reflects newly clarified reporting standards that enhance the granularity of loan classifications for foreign banks. As a result, foreign-related institutions have reclassified $6.1 billion in commercial and industrial loans to all other loans and leases, reflecting improved detail in financial reporting, which aims to facilitate better understanding of banking sector dynamics. Furthermore, the Federal Reserve is transitioning users to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis's FRED platform, which will offer expanded access to data, phasing out the older Data Download Program.

Analysis

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System serves as the central governing body of the U.S. Federal Reserve, overseeing monetary policy, bank supervision, and the production of key economic statistics. It issues regular statistical releases including the H.8 report detailing assets and liabilities of commercial banks to support analysis of the banking sector. This release incorporates benchmarking through the June 2026 Call Report along with notes on revisions and reporting clarifications for foreign-related institutions. Data Dissemination: The Federal Reserve is transitioning users from the Data Download Program to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis FRED platform for expanded access to statistical data. Reporting Standards: Clarifications to reporting instructions for foreign banks have improved granularity in loan classifications during 2026.

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