Federal Reserve releases weekly data on US commercial banks' assets and liabilities

by@federalreserve

Summary

The Federal Reserve has announced important updates regarding the assets and liabilities of commercial banks in the United States, as part of a transition to enhance user access to banking statistics. Notably, during the week of November 9, the “Build Your Package” feature in the Data Download Program (DDP) will be removed, aligning with the Federal Reserve's shift to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis's FRED platform. This comes as the Federal Reserve continues to adjust its data services to provide a more streamlined experience for users accessing economic data. The latest release includes a detailed report on bank credit, showing variations in bank assets, securities, and loans over the past years, highlighting important trends in the banking sector.

Analysis

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System serves as the central banking authority for the United States, setting monetary policy and supervising the banking system. It regularly issues statistical releases tracking key economic indicators, including commercial bank balance sheets. This H.8 release delivers the latest weekly data on U.S. commercial bank assets and liabilities for the period ending in mid-September 2026, with updates on data access transitioning toward the FRED platform. Data Access Transition: The Federal Reserve is phasing out elements of its Data Download Program in favor of expanded tools on the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis FRED platform to improve user access to banking statistics.

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