Assets: Securities Held Outright: Mortgage-Backed Securities: Change in Week Average from Year Ago Week Average
RESPPALGASMOXAWXCH52NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-197,518.00
Year-over-Year Change
-0.79%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
Tracks weekly changes in mortgage-backed securities held by the Federal Reserve. Provides insight into monetary policy and financial market liquidity.
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
Measures the week-over-week variation in mortgage-backed securities holdings compared to the previous year's average. Indicates Federal Reserve monetary interventions.
Methodology
Calculated by comparing current week's mortgage-backed securities to previous year's weekly average.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to assess monetary policy effectiveness and market stabilization efforts.
Key Facts
- Reflects Federal Reserve's active market intervention
- Indicates monetary policy flexibility
- Provides real-time financial market insights
FAQs
Q: What do mortgage-backed securities changes indicate?
A: Changes reflect Federal Reserve's monetary policy strategy and market liquidity management.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Weekly data points are typically updated on a consistent schedule by the Federal Reserve.
Q: Why do investors track this metric?
A: Investors use this to understand potential economic interventions and market stability.
Q: How does this impact housing markets?
A: Changes in mortgage-backed securities can influence mortgage rates and lending conditions.
Q: What limitations exist in this data?
A: Data represents a snapshot and should be analyzed with broader economic context.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Securities Held Outright: Mortgage-Backed Securities (RESPPALGASMOXAWXCH52NWW), retrieved from FRED.