US FED Credit US Treasury Inflation Compensation
US FED Credit US Treasury Inflation Compensation stood at 106,577 USD million on Oct 14, 2026, according to FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis). It is one of the indicators in the FED balance sheet table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Dec 18, 2002 to Oct 14, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the FED balance sheet table
| Indicator | 14-10-2026 | 07-10-2026 | 30-09-2026 | 23-09-2026 | 16-09-2026 | 09-09-2026 | 02-09-2026 | 26-08-2026 | 19-08-2026 | 12-08-2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Securities held outright | 6,471,059 | 6,466,820 | 6,464,597 | 6,471,088 | 6,470,320 | 6,468,269 | 6,468,278 | 6,462,101 | 6,475,303 | 6,471,490 | |
| U.S. Treasury securities | 4,570,552 | 4,566,384 | 4,564,161 | 4,558,332 | 4,554,450 | 4,552,337 | 4,552,347 | 4,546,169 | 4,542,228 | 4,538,288 | |
| Inflation compensation | 106,577 | 106,300 | 106,023 | 106,033 | 106,041 | 106,050 | 106,060 | 106,247 | 106,550 | 106,852 |
Understanding US FED Credit US Treasury Inflation Compensation
The inflation compensation line records the cumulative increase or reduction in principal on inflation-indexed bonds held, arising from indexation mechanisms rather than representing an independent security. It is separated from the base securities value so readers can discern the portion of volatility driven by inflation. Unlike the inflation-indexed bonds line, this indicator does not represent the quantity of assets purchased; nor does it include coupon interest, nominal bonds, or other security groups.
The appropriate method of reading is to place it alongside the inflation-indexed bond balance and lagged consumer price developments. Comparing with the preceding period indicates the newly recorded accumulation, but the magnitude of change should not be interpreted as purchase or sale transactions. During periods of falling prices, compensation can grow slowly, remain flat, or contract according to the instrument's rules. The latest data may also change due to benchmark index updates, rounding, or accounting adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
- Is inflation compensation paid out as cash interest?
- No. This is the cumulative adjustment to the principal under an indexing mechanism.
- Does an increase in this line indicate that the portfolio recently purchased more assets?
- No; the increase may simply reflect inflation recorded on existing asset holdings.
- Why must it be read alongside the inflation-indexed bonds line?
- One line shows the base securities, while the other shows the related cumulative adjustment.