Memorandum Items: Custody Holdings: Federal Agency Debt and Mortgage-Backed Securities: Week Average
WFASEC1 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
256,460.00
Year-over-Year Change
-5.34%
Date Range
6/7/2006 - 7/30/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the weekly average of federal agency debt and mortgage-backed securities held in custody by the Federal Reserve. It provides insights into the liquidity and market dynamics of government-backed financial instruments.
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 series represents the aggregate holdings of federal agency and mortgage-backed securities, reflecting the Federal Reserve's role in supporting housing and credit markets. Economists use this data to assess monetary policy effectiveness and financial market stability.
Methodology
Data is collected through weekly reporting and aggregation of custody holdings by the Federal Reserve System.
Historical Context
This metric is crucial for understanding Federal Reserve interventions in mortgage and agency debt markets, and for analyzing broader financial system liquidity.
Key Facts
- Tracks weekly average of federal agency and mortgage-backed securities holdings
- Provides insight into Federal Reserve market interventions
- Important indicator of financial market liquidity and stability
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It measures the weekly average of federal agency debt and mortgage-backed securities held in custody by the Federal Reserve, indicating market liquidity and financial system health.
Q: Why are these custody holdings important?
A: These holdings reflect the Federal Reserve's role in supporting housing and credit markets, providing crucial information about monetary policy and financial market conditions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated weekly, offering a near real-time snapshot of federal agency and mortgage-backed securities holdings.
Q: How do policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers use this data to assess market conditions, evaluate monetary policy effectiveness, and make informed decisions about financial system interventions.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: While valuable, this indicator provides a snapshot of custody holdings and should be considered alongside other economic and financial market indicators for comprehensive analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Memorandum Items: Custody Holdings: Federal Agency Debt and Mortgage-Backed Securities: Week Average [WFASEC1], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025