The Fed’s Balance Sheet Reduction (QT) Update

The Fed’s Balance Sheet Reduction (QT) Update

The Fed resumed QT the week ending May 31st having modestly reduced its Treasury and Government Agency security holdings (modest in comparison to the Fed’s former QE buying program).

  • Treasuries: The Fed’s Treasury security holdings decreased by $31.1 billion for the week-ended May 31st and decreased by $59.9 billion on a rolling 4-week basis.
  • Agencies: The Fed’s Government Agency security holdings decreased by $12.2 billion over the same period and decreased by $17.5 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.