Assets: Securities Held Outright: Mortgage-Backed Securities: Maturing Within 15 Days: Change in Wednesday Level from Previous Wednesday Level
RESPPALGASMOD15XCH1NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the weekly change in mortgage-backed securities maturing within 15 days held by the Federal Reserve. It provides insight into short-term monetary policy and liquidity management in the financial system.
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
The metric represents the Federal Reserve's dynamic management of mortgage-backed securities with near-term maturity dates. Economists use this data to understand the central bank's balance sheet adjustments and short-term financial market interventions.
Methodology
Data is collected through the Federal Reserve's internal accounting systems, tracking the net change in mortgage-backed securities holdings from one Wednesday to the next.
Historical Context
This indicator is crucial for analyzing monetary policy implementation, financial market liquidity, and the Federal Reserve's portfolio management strategies.
Key Facts
- Measures weekly changes in short-term mortgage-backed securities
- Provides insight into Federal Reserve's portfolio management
- Reflects short-term monetary policy adjustments
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the weekly change in mortgage-backed securities maturing within 15 days held by the Federal Reserve, indicating short-term balance sheet adjustments.
Q: Why is this data important?
A: The indicator helps economists and analysts understand the Federal Reserve's monetary policy implementation and financial market liquidity management.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated weekly, specifically comparing the securities holdings from one Wednesday to the next.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers use this data to assess short-term financial market conditions and make informed decisions about monetary policy and securities management.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: The data is narrow in scope, focusing only on mortgage-backed securities maturing within 15 days, and should be considered alongside other economic indicators.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Securities Held Outright: Mortgage-Backed Securities: Maturing Within 15 Days: Change in Wednesday Level from Previous Wednesday Level [RESPPALGASMOD15XCH1NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025