The European Central Bank published its weekly consolidated financial statement, showing total assets and liabilities of EUR 6,329,821 million, down EUR 8,353 million from the previous week due to transactions. On the asset side, securities held for monetary policy purposes fell by EUR 15,690 million to EUR 4,095,410 million, while lending to euro area credit institutions related to monetary policy operations decreased by EUR 1,141 million to EUR 22,096 million, driven by main refinancing operations. Claims on non-euro area residents denominated in foreign currency increased by EUR 618 million to EUR 510,675 million, and other assets rose by EUR 6,199 million to EUR 321,955 million. On the liability side, banknotes in circulation increased by EUR 2,719 million to EUR 1,573,817 million, while liabilities to euro area credit institutions related to monetary policy operations declined by EUR 12,008 million to EUR 2,968,674 million, reflecting decreases in current accounts and the deposit facility. The release noted annexes dated 15 April 2025.
European Central Bank 2025-04-11
European Central Bank publishes weekly financial statement as total assets fall to EUR 6.33tn on lower monetary policy securities holdings
The European Central Bank's weekly consolidated financial statement reported total assets and liabilities of EUR 6,329,821 million, a decrease of EUR 8,353 million from the previous week. Key changes included a reduction in securities held for monetary policy purposes by EUR 15,690 million and a decrease in liabilities to euro area credit institutions by EUR 12,008 million. Banknotes in circulation increased by EUR 2,719 million.