The European Central Bank published its weekly financial statement, showing a balance sheet total of EUR 6,274,495 million, down EUR 13,285 million from the previous week due to transactions. On the asset side, securities of euro area residents denominated in euro fell by EUR 11,118 million to EUR 4,433,091 million, driven by a EUR 14,722 million decline in securities held for monetary policy purposes to EUR 4,158,570 million. Lending to euro area credit institutions related to monetary policy operations decreased by EUR 1,202 million to EUR 23,796 million, reflecting a EUR 1,323 million fall in main refinancing operations to EUR 6,613 million, partly offset by a EUR 121 million increase in the marginal lending facility to EUR 141 million. On the liability side, banknotes in circulation declined by EUR 420 million to EUR 1,568,020 million, while the deposit facility increased by EUR 124 million to EUR 2,810,013 million and liabilities to non-euro area residents denominated in euro fell by EUR 12,935 million to EUR 173,149 million. Annexes and commentary are scheduled for 18 March 2025.
European Central Bank 2025-03-14
European Central Bank publishes weekly financial statement showing total assets of EUR 6,274,495 million
The European Central Bank's weekly financial statement reports a balance sheet total of EUR 6,274,495 million, a decrease of EUR 13,285 million from the previous week. Key changes include a EUR 14,722 million decline in securities held for monetary policy purposes and a EUR 1,323 million reduction in main refinancing operations. Banknotes in circulation decreased by EUR 420 million, while the deposit facility rose by EUR 124 million.