Assets: Securities Held Outright: U.S. Treasury Securities: Wednesday Level
WSHOTSL • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4,204,501.00
Year-over-Year Change
-0.28%
Date Range
6/14/2006 - 8/6/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the total value of U.S. Treasury securities held by the Federal Reserve on a weekly basis. It provides critical insight into monetary policy implementation and the central bank's balance sheet management.
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 Wednesday-level holdings of Treasury securities by the Federal Reserve, reflecting active monetary policy strategies and liquidity management. Economists closely monitor these holdings as a key indicator of the Fed's interventions in financial markets.
Methodology
Data is collected and reported weekly by the Federal Reserve, tracking the total market value of Treasury securities held outright in the central bank's portfolio.
Historical Context
This metric is crucial for understanding monetary policy stance, quantitative easing efforts, and potential impacts on interest rates and financial market liquidity.
Key Facts
- Represents weekly snapshot of Fed's Treasury securities holdings
- Directly reflects monetary policy implementation
- Provides insight into central bank balance sheet management
FAQs
Q: What does WSHOTSL indicate?
A: WSHOTSL shows the total value of U.S. Treasury securities held by the Federal Reserve on a given Wednesday, reflecting monetary policy strategies.
Q: Why are these holdings important?
A: These holdings demonstrate the Fed's approach to managing economic conditions, influencing interest rates, and providing market liquidity.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is updated weekly, providing a current snapshot of the Federal Reserve's Treasury securities portfolio.
Q: How do these holdings impact financial markets?
A: Changes in Treasury securities holdings can signal shifts in monetary policy, potentially affecting bond yields, inflation expectations, and overall economic conditions.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents a single day's holdings and may not capture full weekly or monthly trends, requiring broader context for comprehensive analysis.
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Related Trends
Resources and Assets: Bills Discounted: Bills Discounted and Loans Not Specified
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Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Deposits (Less Eliminations from Consolidation): Change in Wednesday Level from Year Ago Level
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Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Deposits with F.R. Banks: Other, Eliminations from Consolidation: Wednesday Level
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Collateralization of Currency: Holdings Against Federal Reserve Notes: Collateral Held Against Federal Reserve Notes: Gold Certificate Account: Wednesday Level
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Capital Accounts: Capital Paid in
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Assets: Other: Repurchase Agreements - Others: Week Average
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Assets: Securities Held Outright: U.S. Treasury Securities: Wednesday Level [WSHOTSL], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025