Federal Reserve releases weekly H.8 data on bank assets and liabilities
Summary
The Federal Reserve has announced the latest statistical release of the H.8 report, which offers a weekly update on the assets and liabilities of commercial banks in the United States. As part of this release, the Federal Reserve is phasing out features of its Data Download Program to encourage users to transition to the expanded access provided through the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis's FRED platform. This report includes vital data on bank credit, loans, and securities, as well as liabilities such as deposits and borrowings, which are crucial for analyzing the financial health of the banking system.
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. central bank, overseeing monetary policy, bank regulation, and the collection and dissemination of key financial statistics. It regularly publishes data releases such as the weekly H.8 report on assets and liabilities of commercial banks. In this announcement, the Board is releasing the latest H.8 data for the week of October 16, 2026, while noting the upcoming removal of the 'Build Your Package' feature in its Data Download Program ahead of its retirement, directing users instead to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis's FRED platform. Data Transition: The Federal Reserve is phasing out features of its Data Download Program in favor of expanded access through the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis's FRED platform. Statistical Release: The H.8 release provides weekly updates on the balance sheets of U.S. commercial banks, including assets like bank credit, loans, and securities as well as liabilities such as deposits and borrowings.
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