2026.05.2820:30:00UTC+00Fed Trims Balance Sheet by $10B as QT Grind Continues

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s balance sheet edged down to $6,704 billion, according to data updated on 28 May 2026, marking a $10 billion decline from the previous level of $6,714 billion. The move underscores the central bank’s ongoing, gradual reduction of its asset holdings.

The modest decrease indicates that quantitative tightening remains in place, with the Fed allowing portions of its securities portfolio to roll off rather than reinvesting all maturing assets. While the $10 billion shift is relatively small in the context of the overall $6.7 trillion balance sheet, even incremental changes are closely watched by markets for signals on liquidity conditions and the Fed’s broader policy stance.

Investors will be monitoring upcoming releases to gauge whether the pace of balance sheet reduction stays steady or is adjusted in response to evolving economic and financial conditions in the United States.