Assets : Securities Held Outright: Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities: Wednesday Level
H41RESPPALGASMSNWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
7,917.00
Year-over-Year Change
-0.80%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total value of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) held by the Federal Reserve on a weekly basis. The trend provides insights into the Federal Reserve's balance sheet management and the broader commercial real estate lending market.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
Commercial mortgage-backed securities represent pooled commercial property loans that have been securitized and can be traded as financial instruments. Economists analyze this metric to understand liquidity, credit market conditions, and potential shifts in commercial real estate investment strategies.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by the Federal Reserve, tracking the total market value of CMBS held on the Fed's balance sheet each Wednesday.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and financial analysts to assess monetary policy implementation and commercial real estate market dynamics.
Key Facts
- Represents the Fed's holdings of securitized commercial property loans
- Updated weekly to reflect current market conditions
- Provides insight into commercial real estate lending trends
FAQs
Q: What are commercial mortgage-backed securities?
A: CMBS are investment instruments created by pooling commercial property loans and selling them as tradable securities to investors.
Q: Why does the Federal Reserve hold these securities?
A: The Fed may hold CMBS as part of its monetary policy strategy to provide liquidity and support financial market stability.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated weekly, typically reflecting the securities held on the previous Wednesday.
Q: What can changes in CMBS holdings indicate?
A: Fluctuations can signal shifts in monetary policy, commercial real estate market health, and overall economic conditions.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: The data represents only the Fed's holdings and does not capture the entire commercial mortgage-backed securities market.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets : Securities Held Outright: Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities: Wednesday Level [H41RESPPALGASMSNWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025