Repurchase Agreements: Total Securities Purchased by the Federal Reserve in the Temporary Open Market Operations
RPTTLD • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
10/12/2021 - 8/11/2025
Summary
The RPTTLD series tracks the total volume of securities purchased by the Federal Reserve through temporary open market operations, providing insight into short-term monetary policy interventions. This metric is crucial for understanding how the Fed manages liquidity and stabilizes financial markets during periods of economic stress.
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 (repos) represent short-term lending transactions where the Federal Reserve purchases securities with an agreement to resell them at a later date, effectively injecting temporary liquidity into the financial system. Economists closely monitor this trend as a key indicator of monetary policy flexibility and banking system health.
Methodology
Data is collected and reported by the Federal Reserve, tracking the total dollar value of securities purchased in temporary open market operations on a periodic basis.
Historical Context
This series is used by policymakers, financial analysts, and economists to assess short-term monetary policy interventions and assess market liquidity conditions.
Key Facts
- Repos are critical short-term funding mechanisms for financial institutions
- The series reflects the Fed's ability to manage market liquidity quickly
- Temporary open market operations help stabilize financial markets during volatility
FAQs
Q: What are repurchase agreements?
A: Repurchase agreements are short-term financial transactions where securities are sold with an agreement to repurchase them later at a slightly higher price, effectively functioning as a collateralized loan.
Q: Why does the Federal Reserve use repos?
A: The Fed uses repos to manage short-term interest rates, provide liquidity to financial markets, and help maintain stable banking system conditions.
Q: How frequently is RPTTLD data updated?
A: The RPTTLD series is typically updated on a daily or weekly basis, reflecting the dynamic nature of temporary open market operations.
Q: What types of securities are involved in these transactions?
A: Repos typically involve high-quality, liquid securities like U.S. Treasury bonds, federal agency securities, and other government-backed instruments.
Q: What do large RPTTLD values indicate?
A: Significant RPTTLD values can suggest increased market stress, liquidity challenges, or active monetary policy intervention by the Federal Reserve.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Repurchase Agreements: Total Securities Purchased by the Federal Reserve in the Temporary Open Market Operations [RPTTLD], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025