Assets: Securities Held Outright: Mortgage-Backed Securities: Change in Wednesday Level from Previous Wednesday Level
RESPPALGASMOXCH1NWW • 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
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 net change in mortgage-backed securities from one Wednesday to the next. Indicates Federal Reserve's active management of financial assets.
Methodology
Calculated by comparing Federal Reserve's mortgage-backed securities holdings between consecutive Wednesdays.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to assess monetary intervention and market stabilization efforts.
Key Facts
- Reflects Federal Reserve's active market management
- Indicates potential economic stabilization efforts
- Provides weekly snapshot of securities portfolio
FAQs
Q: What do mortgage-backed securities changes indicate?
A: Changes reflect Federal Reserve's monetary policy strategy and market intervention approach.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Data is updated weekly, specifically comparing Wednesday levels.
Q: Why do economists track these securities?
A: They provide insights into financial market liquidity and Federal Reserve's economic management.
Q: How do mortgage-backed securities impact the economy?
A: They influence lending rates, housing market conditions, and overall financial system stability.
Q: Are these changes significant for investors?
A: Yes, they signal potential shifts in monetary policy and market conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Securities Held Outright: Mortgage-Backed Securities (RESPPALGASMOXCH1NWW), retrieved from FRED.