US Banks Balance Sheet Tops at Record High
Brief · Published 2026-09-18 · Data period 2026-09-09
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US banks' balance sheet rose to $25,804.416 billion in the week ending September 9, 2026, from $25,709.6548 billion in the prior week. The latest reading marks the highest level since the series began in 1973, surpassing the previous all-time high set a week earlier. Over the past year, the balance sheet has increased from $24,456.5985 billion. The series, which started on January 3, 1973, has grown from its all-time low of $699.5624 billion recorded on January 17, 1973. The data is compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
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Source & methodology
Data source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
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