Assets: Securities Held Outright: U.S. Treasury Securities: Notes and Bonds, Nominal: Change in Week Average from Year Ago Week Average
RESPPALGUOMNXAWXCH52NWW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-167,729.00
Year-over-Year Change
-34.68%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the week-to-week changes in U.S. Treasury securities held by the Federal Reserve, comparing current holdings to the same period in the previous year. The metric provides insights into monetary policy shifts, market liquidity, and potential economic interventions.
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 Federal Reserve's holdings of Treasury notes and bonds, reflecting changes in the central bank's balance sheet and monetary strategy. Economists use this data to understand potential quantitative easing, monetary tightening, or broader economic management approaches.
Methodology
Data is collected through the Federal Reserve's weekly balance sheet reporting, calculating the percentage change in Treasury securities holdings compared to the same week in the previous year.
Historical Context
This indicator is crucial for analyzing monetary policy, assessing market interventions, and understanding the Federal Reserve's approach to managing economic conditions.
Key Facts
- Measures weekly changes in Federal Reserve's Treasury securities holdings
- Provides insight into monetary policy and economic management
- Compares current holdings to the same period in the previous year
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the week-to-week changes in U.S. Treasury securities held by the Federal Reserve, comparing current holdings to the same period in the previous year.
Q: Why is this data important?
A: The indicator helps economists and policymakers understand monetary policy shifts, market liquidity, and potential economic interventions.
Q: How is this data calculated?
A: The Federal Reserve calculates the percentage change in Treasury securities holdings compared to the same week in the previous year.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers use this data to assess the Federal Reserve's monetary strategy, potential quantitative easing, and economic management approaches.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated weekly, reflecting the most recent changes in 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 Year Ago Week Average [RESPPALGUOMNXAWXCH52NWW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025