Federal Reserve updates weekly balance sheet data, announces DDP changes

by@federalreserve

Summary

The Federal Reserve released its weekly balance sheet update as of September 16, 2026, showing various financial metrics, including a reserve bank credit of approximately $6.7 million, which reflects an increase of $5,796 from the previous week. During this transition period, the "Build Your Package" feature in the Data Download Program (DDP) will be removed, signaling the eventual retirement of the DDP; users are directed to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis's Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) for expanded data access options. This ongoing weekly reporting, which provides insights into reserve balances and other financial data, is part of the Federal Reserve's efforts to maintain transparency about its operations and financial position.

Analysis

Federal Reserve Economic Data: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) is the economic database and data portal operated by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The news directs users to FRED for continued access to Federal Reserve data as the Data Download Program (DDP) undergoes changes ahead of its retirement. This reflects an ongoing partnership to improve data access and download capabilities for releases like the H.4.1. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is the main governing body of the U.S. central bank, responsible for monetary policy, bank supervision, and financial stability oversight. It publishes the weekly H.4.1 statistical release that details factors affecting reserve balances of depository institutions and the condition of Federal Reserve Banks. The current release covers data for the week ended September 16, 2026. Data Platform Transition: The Data Download Program is being prepared for retirement, with users directed to FRED for expanded data access options. Weekly Balance Sheet Reporting: The Federal Reserve issues the H.4.1 release each week to provide updates on reserve balances, assets, and liabilities of the Federal Reserve Banks.

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