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US QE Treasuries fell to 0B in October 2014, down 10B from September's 10B reading. The reading matched the 0B consensus. QE Treasuries has now declined for 4 consecutive months. QE Treasuries is now the lowest in 9 months.
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
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QE Treasuries (United States) was reported at 0.00 billion in October 2014. This matched the market consensus of 0.00 billion exactly. The reading fell from the previous value of 10.00 billion.
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 8.33 billion, down from the prior three at 21.67 billion.
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Existing Home Sales MoM (Aug 11) and Existing Home Sales (Aug 11).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2014.
QE Treasuries is a financial indicator that measures the amount of Treasury securities purchased by the Federal Reserve through its quantitative easing (QE) program. This indicator provides insight into the central bank's efforts to stimulate the economy by injecting liquidity into the financial system through the purchase of government bonds. It is closely monitored by investors and economists as it can impact interest rates, inflation, and overall market conditions.
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
Latest reading (Oct 2014): actual 0 B, consensus 0 B. Prior reading (Oct 2014): 0 B. Before that (Oct 2014): 0 B.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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| Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | NFIB Business Optimism Index | 97.4 | 97.8 | 97.70 | Low | ||
| 14:00 | Existing Home Sales MoM | -2.4 | -0.7 | -1.65 | Medium | ||
| 14:00 | Existing Home Sales | 4.09 | 4.07 | 4.05 | High | ||
| Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | Core Inflation Rate MoM | 0 | 0.2 | 0.25 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Inflation Rate MoM | -0.4 | 0.1 | 0.10 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Inflation Rate YoY | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.45 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Core Inflation Rate YoY | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.55 | High | ||
| 12:30 | CPI | 333.95 | 334.03 | 334.39 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | CPI s.a | 332.568 | 332.6 | 332.85 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Core CPI YoY | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.50 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | CPI YoY | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.45 | High | ||
| 12:30 | CPI MoM | -0.4 | 0.1 | 0.10 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Core CPI MoM | 0 | 0.2 | 0.20 | High | ||
| 18:00 | Monthly Budget Statement | -120 | -294.6 | -297.10 | Medium | ||
| 18:00 | Budget Balance | -120 | -294.6 | -265.70 | Medium | ||
| Thursday, August 13, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | Continuing Jobless Claims | 1801 | 1799 | 1799.00 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Initial Jobless Claims | 199 | 198 | 198.00 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Core PPI YoY | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.15 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Core PPI MoM | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.55 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Producer Price Index MoM | -0.3 | 0.1 | 0.55 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Jobless Claims 4-Week Average | 198.75 | 197 | 197.00 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade YoY | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.45 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade MoM | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.25 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Producer Price Index | 156.566 | 156.41 | 157.36 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Producer Price Index YoY | 5.5 | 5 | 5.55 | Low | ||