Overnight Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Mortgage-Backed Securities Sold by the Federal Reserve in the Temporary Open Market Operations
RRPONMBSD • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.04
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
12/17/2020 - 10/16/2024
Summary
The RRPONMBSD tracks the volume of mortgage-backed securities temporarily sold by the Federal Reserve through overnight reverse repurchase agreements. This metric provides critical insight into short-term monetary policy liquidity management and market intervention strategies.
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
This economic indicator represents a key mechanism for the Federal Reserve to manage short-term interest rates and control money supply in financial markets. Economists closely monitor these transactions as they reflect the central bank's efforts to maintain financial system stability and manage monetary policy implementation.
Methodology
Data is collected directly by the Federal Reserve through its temporary open market operations tracking system, recording daily transaction volumes of mortgage-backed securities.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers and financial analysts to assess monetary policy effectiveness, liquidity conditions, and short-term market dynamics.
Key Facts
- Represents temporary securities transactions by the Federal Reserve
- Helps manage short-term interest rates and market liquidity
- Provides insight into central bank monetary policy strategies
FAQs
Q: What does RRPONMBSD measure?
A: It measures the volume of mortgage-backed securities temporarily sold by the Federal Reserve through overnight reverse repurchase agreements.
Q: Why are these transactions important?
A: These transactions help the Federal Reserve manage short-term interest rates and control money supply in financial markets.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated daily, reflecting the most recent overnight reverse repurchase agreement transactions.
Q: How do economists use this information?
A: Economists analyze these transactions to understand monetary policy implementation and assess short-term market liquidity conditions.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents a snapshot of temporary transactions and should be interpreted alongside other monetary policy indicators for comprehensive analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Overnight Reverse Repurchase Agreements: Mortgage-Backed Securities Sold by the Federal Reserve in the Temporary Open Market Operations [RRPONMBSD], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025