The Central Bank Balance Sheet report, specifically the Federal Reserve's H.4.1 release, provides a weekly snapshot of the Fed's financial position. It details the assets held by the central bank, such as Treasury securities and mortgage-backed securities, as well as its liabilities, including currency in circulation and bank reserves. This report is crucial for understanding the scale of quantitative easing or tightening measures.
The data is compiled weekly from the financial statements of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks. It reflects the total value of assets and liabilities as of the close of business on Wednesday of each week.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | 7.17 | — | — |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 7.18 | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 7.20 | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 7.20 | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 7.22 | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 7.22 | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 7.23 | — | — |
