Fed Balance Sheet

The Fed balance sheet is a breakdown of the assets and liabilities held by the Federal Reserve. In the United States, the Federal Reserve is the central bank founded by Congress in 1913 to ensure the stability and safety of the nation’s financial and monetary structures. The Fed balance sheet is a report that essentially outlines the factors that affect both the supply and the absorption of Federal Reserve funds. The Fed balance sheet report reveals the means the Fed uses to inject cash into the economy. The report is formally known as the Factors Affecting Reserve Balances.