M1SLM1 Money Supply (M1SL) — Current Value & Historical Data
M1 Money Supply (M1SL) Chart & Data Table
Gray bands: NBER recessions·Dashed lines: key policy events
What is M1 Money Supply (M1SL)?
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Current M1 Money Supply (M1SL) Value
As of May 1, 2026, the current m1 is 19750.90 Billions of Dollars. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated monthly.
M1 Money Supply Historical Trend
M1 rose 1.12% month-over-month. Over the past year, m1 rose 6.06% from April 2025. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 20749.50 (March 2022), and the lowest was 138.90 (January 1959).
Methodology & Source
Source
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Frequency
Monthly
Units
Billions of Dollars
Notes
announcements (https://www.federalreserve.gov/feeds/h6.html) and Technical Q&As (https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h6/h6_technical_qa.htm) posted on December 17, 2020. For questions on the data, please contact the data source (https://www.federalreserve.gov/apps/ContactUs/feedback.aspx?refurl...
Frequently Asked Questions About M1 Money Supply (M1SL)
What is the current m1?
As of May 1, 2026, m1 stands at 19750.90 Billions of Dollars.
Where does m1 data come from?
M1 data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is m1 updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for m1?
In the available data, the highest value was 20749.50 Billions of Dollars in March 2022, and the lowest was 138.90 Billions of Dollars in January 1959.
How has m1 changed over the past year?
Over the past year, m1 increased 6.06%.
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