Term Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Mortgage-Backed Securities Sold by the Federal Reserve in the Temporary Open Market Operations
RRPTMMBSD • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.07
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
11/28/2018 - 11/19/2019
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the volume of mortgage-backed securities temporarily sold by the Federal Reserve through reverse repurchase agreements. It provides insight into the Fed's monetary policy operations and short-term liquidity management in financial markets.
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
Term reverse repurchase agreements represent a key monetary policy tool where the Federal Reserve sells securities with an agreement to repurchase them later, helping to manage market liquidity and interest rates. Economists closely monitor these transactions as they reflect the central bank's efforts to control money supply and stabilize financial markets.
Methodology
Data is collected through the Federal Reserve's open market operations, tracking the dollar value and volume of mortgage-backed securities involved in temporary sale and repurchase agreements.
Historical Context
This metric is used by policymakers and financial analysts to assess short-term monetary policy implementation and overall market liquidity conditions.
Key Facts
- Represents a temporary securities transaction mechanism
- Helps manage short-term market liquidity
- Provides insight into Federal Reserve monetary strategies
FAQs
Q: What are term reverse repurchase agreements?
A: They are temporary financial transactions where the Federal Reserve sells securities with an agreement to buy them back at a later date, helping to manage market liquidity and interest rates.
Q: Why do these agreements matter?
A: These agreements allow the Fed to fine-tune monetary policy, control money supply, and provide short-term financial market stabilization.
Q: How are these transactions calculated?
A: The transactions are measured by the total dollar value of mortgage-backed securities involved in temporary sale and repurchase agreements.
Q: How do these agreements impact financial markets?
A: They help manage short-term interest rates, provide liquidity to financial institutions, and signal the Federal Reserve's monetary policy intentions.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated regularly, often on a daily or weekly basis, depending on the Federal Reserve's operational schedule.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Term Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Mortgage-Backed Securities Sold by the Federal Reserve in the Temporary Open Market Operations [RRPTMMBSD], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025