The Reserve Bank of Australia reported total assets and liabilities of AUD 358.51 billion at the close of business on Aug. 12, down AUD 2.16 billion from the previous week. Assets declined across gold and foreign exchange, Australian dollar investments and other assets. Gold and foreign exchange fell AUD 956 million to AUD 108.19 billion, while Australian dollar investments decreased AUD 747 million to AUD 247.26 billion, with both movements mainly reflecting transactions. On the liabilities side, Exchange Settlement balances rose AUD 8.75 billion to AUD 210.23 billion, while other deposits fell AUD 9.28 billion to AUD 44.53 billion.
Reserve Bank of Australia2026-08-14
Reserve Bank of Australia reports balance sheet contraction of AUD 2.16 billion to AUD 358.51 billion
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s balance sheet contracted by AUD 2.16 billion to AUD 358.51 billion as of Aug. 12. Declines in gold and foreign exchange and Australian dollar investments were mainly transaction-driven, while higher Exchange Settlement balances were offset by a larger fall in other deposits.