Repurchase Agreements: Mortgage-Backed Securities Purchased by the Federal Reserve in the Temporary Open Market Operations
RPMBSD • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
10/7/2021 - 8/6/2025
Summary
The RPMBSD tracks the volume of mortgage-backed securities purchased by the Federal Reserve through temporary open market operations. This metric provides critical insight into monetary policy implementation 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
Repurchase agreements involving mortgage-backed securities represent a key mechanism for the Federal Reserve to inject short-term liquidity into financial markets. Economists closely monitor these transactions as they reflect the central bank's monetary policy stance and market intervention strategies.
Methodology
Data is collected through direct reporting from Federal Reserve open market operations and tracked through standardized financial reporting mechanisms.
Historical Context
This trend is used to assess monetary policy effectiveness, market liquidity conditions, and potential economic stabilization efforts.
Key Facts
- Represents short-term securities transactions by the Federal Reserve
- Indicates central bank's market intervention strategies
- Provides insight into financial system liquidity conditions
FAQs
Q: What are repurchase agreements in this context?
A: Repurchase agreements are short-term financial transactions where the Federal Reserve purchases mortgage-backed securities with an agreement to sell them back at a predetermined price and date.
Q: Why do these transactions matter?
A: These transactions help the Federal Reserve manage market liquidity, control short-term interest rates, and implement monetary policy objectives.
Q: How frequently is RPMBSD data updated?
A: The data is typically updated on a daily or weekly basis, reflecting the dynamic nature of open market operations.
Q: What economic signals does RPMBSD provide?
A: RPMBSD can signal the Federal Reserve's response to market conditions, potential economic stress, and monetary policy adjustments.
Q: Are there limitations to interpreting this data?
A: Interpretation requires understanding broader economic context, as isolated data points may not fully represent complex market dynamics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Repurchase Agreements: Mortgage-Backed Securities Purchased by the Federal Reserve in the Temporary Open Market Operations [RPMBSD], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025