宏观动态跟踪报告：关于美联储缩表的六个问题

Group 1: Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Reduction - The Federal Reserve has reduced its balance sheet by approximately $2.38 trillion from April 13, 2022, to October 29, 2025, decreasing total assets from a peak of $8.97 trillion to $6.59 trillion, averaging a monthly decline of about $56 billion[4][7]. - The reserve balance has decreased by $970 billion to $2.83 trillion during the same period, with the ON RRP (Overnight Reverse Repurchase) declining to $370 billion from $1.7 trillion[9][3]. - The expected "ample reserves" level is estimated at $2.7 trillion, which corresponds to 9.3% of nominal GDP and 11.5% of total assets of U.S. commercial banks as of October 29, 2025[15][3]. Group 2: Indicators of Ample Reserves - Ample reserves are characterized by a balance that is neither abundant nor scarce, with the current reserve level indicating it is approaching "ample" status[11][15]. - The ON RRP has been consistently below $100 billion since October 7, 2025, indicating a significant reduction in excess liquidity[17]. - Market interest rates, such as the Effective Federal Funds Rate (EFFR) and Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), have shown increased sensitivity, suggesting that reserves are nearing "ample" conditions[20][21]. Group 3: Future Projections and Risks - After the cessation of balance sheet reduction, reserves may continue to decline temporarily before stabilizing and gradually increasing, with expectations of reaching slightly above $2.7 trillion by mid-2026[27][26]. - The Federal Reserve's cautious approach to balance sheet reduction aims to mitigate the risk of liquidity crises, as seen in the 2019 episode, but liquidity pressures are still a concern[30][31]. - If liquidity pressures unexpectedly rise, it could lead to fluctuations in Treasury yields, with potential short-term declines in rates if investor demand increases due to heightened concerns about liquidity risks[36][39].