Fed: Brief Illustrated History of the Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet
February 14, 2026
February 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article:
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A Brief Illustrated History of the Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet
Ruth Judson and Colin Weiss
1. Introduction
The size of the Federal Reserve's balance expanded dramatically from 2008 to 2022 and has recently begun to adjust as the Fed moves toward a policy of "ample" reserves. While this expansion was unprecedented in its . . .
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A Brief Illustrated History of the Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet
Ruth Judson and Colin Weiss
1. Introduction
The size of the Federal Reserve's balance expanded dramatically from 2008 to 2022 and has recently begun to adjust as the Fed moves toward a policy of "ample" reserves. While this expansion was unprecedented in its . . .