The European Central Bank published the Eurosystem’s disaggregated financial statement as of Oct. 2, 2026, showing total assets of EUR 5.948 trillion. Securities held for monetary policy purposes were the largest asset category, while the deposit facility accounted for most monetary policy liabilities to euro area credit institutions. Securities held for monetary policy purposes totaled EUR 3.331 trillion, and gold and gold receivables stood at EUR 1.286 trillion. Monetary policy lending to euro area credit institutions amounted to EUR 38.097 billion, comprising EUR 21.905 billion in main refinancing operations and EUR 16.192 billion in refinancing operations with longer maturities. On the liabilities side, balances owed to euro area credit institutions in connection with monetary policy operations totaled EUR 2.290 trillion. These comprised EUR 1.960 trillion in the deposit facility and EUR 330.142 billion in current accounts, including minimum reserve balances. Banknotes in circulation amounted to EUR 1.633 trillion.
ECB reports EUR 5,948 billion in Eurosystem assets as of October 2, 2026
The European Central Bank reported Eurosystem assets of EUR 5.948 trillion as of Oct. 2, 2026, including EUR 3.331 trillion in securities held for monetary policy purposes. Monetary policy lending to euro area credit institutions stood at EUR 38.097 billion, while their deposit facility balances totaled EUR 1.960 trillion.