Memorandum Items: Custody Holdings: Federal Agency Debt and Mortgage-Backed Securities: Change in Week Average from Previous Week Average
RESH4FAXAWXCH1NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-86.00
Year-over-Year Change
-74.71%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
Tracks weekly changes in Federal Reserve custody holdings of agency debt and mortgage-backed securities. Provides insight into central bank portfolio management and monetary policy implementation.
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
This metric measures the week-to-week fluctuations in Federal Reserve-held agency securities and mortgage-backed instruments. It reflects broader monetary policy strategies.
Methodology
Calculated by comparing weekly average custody holdings to the previous week's average.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to monitor Federal Reserve balance sheet management and financial market interventions.
Key Facts
- Reflects weekly changes in Fed's security portfolio
- Indicates monetary policy implementation
- Important for financial market analysis
FAQs
Q: What do these custody holdings represent?
A: They show Federal Reserve holdings of agency debt and mortgage-backed securities. Indicates central bank's financial market interventions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Weekly, with comparisons to the previous week's average holdings.
Q: Why are these holdings important?
A: They provide insight into Federal Reserve monetary policy and financial market management strategies.
Q: How do these holdings impact financial markets?
A: Changes can signal shifts in monetary policy and influence market liquidity and interest rates.
Q: What agencies are typically involved?
A: Primarily Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Memorandum Items: Custody Holdings: Federal Agency Debt and Mortgage-Backed Securities (RESH4FAXAWXCH1NWW), retrieved from FRED.