Fed reverse repo hits just $78 billion, liquidity dries up. Treasuries get ghosted, auction turns into dealer garage sale
The Fed’s Reverse Repo Facility balance fell to just $78.1 billion on August 7, 2025. This shows banks are pulling money out of the Fed, holding onto cash instead of lending or investing. “The Fed’s Reverse Repo Facility (RRP) balance dropped to just $78.1 billion on August 7, 2025.” https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/RRPONTSYD Meanwhile, foreign buyers sold $78 …