Discussion Paper

Understanding Bank Deposit Growth during the COVID-19 Pandemic


Abstract: A notable development in the U.S. banking system following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the rapid and sustained growth in aggregate bank deposits. Total deposits at domestic commercial banks rose by more than 35 percent since the end of 2019 and stood at around $18 trillion as of the fourth quarter of 2021.

https://doi.org/10.17016/2380-7172.3133

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Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

Part of Series: FEDS Notes

Publication Date: 2022-06-03

Number: 2022-06-03-1