The Fed’s Balance Sheet Reduction (QT) Update 

The Fed’s Balance Sheet Reduction (QT) Update 

The Fed increased its Treasury security holdings by $100 million the week ended May 10th while its Agency security holdings were unchanged. Recall that last week the Fed significantly reduced its Treasury holdings.

  • Treasuries: The Fed’s Treasury security holdings increased by $100 million the week-ended May 10th and were reduced by $57.4 billion on a rolling 4-week basis.
  • Agencies: The Fed’s Government Agency security holdings were unchanged over the same period and were reduced by $18.7 billion on a rolling 4-week basis.
  • The Fed’s balance sheet holdings: https://www.newyorkfed.org/markets/soma-holdings
  • Excel file: Our Excel file detailing the Fed’s holdings of Treasury and Agency securities: HERE.