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Fed’s Waller: US Central Bank Likely Has Some Ways To Go In Shrinking The Size Of Its Holdings
Fed’s Waller: US Central Bank Likely Has Some Ways To Go In Shrinking The Size Of Its Holdings
— LiveSquawk (@LiveSquawk) July 10, 2025
- Hypothetical $5.8T Balance Sheet Might Be Right Level To Aim For Vs Current $6.7T
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Fed's Waller: The Fed's balance sheet may not need to shrink as much as some expect.
— FinancialJuice (@financialjuice) July 10, 2025
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Demystifying the Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet
Thank you, Lorie. Let me start by expressing my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those harmed by the flooding in the Hill Country. I cannot imagine the pain and anguish they are feeling. My prayers go out to all those affected. Turning to my remarks for today, thank you also for the opportunity to speak to you about the Fed's balance sheet, one of the more complex, and, I believe, misunderstood aspects of the Federal Reserve's role as a central bank.1 To level set the conversation, let me start with some simple facts. In August of 2007 our balance sheet was around $870 billion, equal to ... (full story)