Assets: Securities Held Outright: U.S. Treasury Securities: Notes and Bonds, Nominal: Change in Week Average from Previous Week Average
RESPPALGUOMNXAWXCH1NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-4,152.00
Year-over-Year Change
-19871.43%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks weekly changes in the Federal Reserve's holdings of U.S. Treasury notes and bonds. The metric provides insights into monetary policy implementation and potential shifts in the central bank's balance sheet management strategy.
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 trend represents the week-to-week fluctuations in nominal Treasury securities held by the Federal Reserve, reflecting potential open market operations and monetary policy adjustments. Economists closely monitor these changes as signals of potential economic interventions or shifts in monetary stance.
Methodology
Data is collected and calculated by the Federal Reserve through precise tracking of its securities portfolio, measuring the nominal value changes in Treasury notes and bonds on a weekly average basis.
Historical Context
This indicator is crucial for understanding Federal Reserve balance sheet dynamics, monetary policy transmission, and potential market liquidity interventions.
Key Facts
- Measures weekly changes in Federal Reserve's Treasury securities holdings
- Provides insight into potential monetary policy shifts
- Reflects central bank's balance sheet management strategy
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks weekly changes in the Federal Reserve's holdings of U.S. Treasury notes and bonds, indicating potential monetary policy adjustments.
Q: Why are these weekly changes important?
A: These changes can signal the Federal Reserve's economic interventions, liquidity management, and potential shifts in monetary policy stance.
Q: How is this data calculated?
A: The Federal Reserve calculates this by measuring the nominal value changes in Treasury securities held on a week-to-week average basis.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers use this data to assess monetary policy effectiveness, balance sheet management, and potential economic interventions.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly, providing a current snapshot of the Federal Reserve's Treasury securities holdings.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Securities Held Outright: U.S. Treasury Securities: Notes and Bonds, Nominal: Change in Week Average from Previous Week Average [RESPPALGUOMNXAWXCH1NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025