Reasons the Fed Might Soon Halt Its Withdrawal of Funds from the Financial System
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 02 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Federal Reserve Balance Sheet: The Federal Reserve's ongoing process of reducing its $6.6 trillion balance sheet may need to be reconsidered if liquidity in the market tightens, as noted by BNY's John Velis.
U.S. Debt Ceiling Increase: In July, Congress raised the U.S. debt ceiling by $5 trillion, enabling the government to borrow more in the bond market and replenish the Treasury's general account at the Federal Reserve.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
