The European Central Bank published the Eurosystem’s weekly consolidated financial statement, showing total assets and liabilities of EUR 6,301,244 million, down EUR 12,358 million from the previous week due to transactions (figures in EUR millions and subject to rounding). On the asset side, lending to euro area credit institutions related to monetary policy operations fell by EUR 4,994 million to EUR 24,520 million, mainly reflecting a EUR 4,970 million decline in main refinancing operations. Holdings of securities of euro area residents denominated in euro decreased by EUR 3,025 million to EUR 4,347,463 million, with securities held for monetary policy purposes down EUR 4,005 million to EUR 4,057,781 million while other securities rose by EUR 981 million to EUR 289,682 million. On the liability side, the deposit facility increased by EUR 15,366 million to EUR 2,783,287 million, offset by a EUR 7,329 million fall in current accounts to EUR 159,051 million; banknotes in circulation declined by EUR 1,339 million to EUR 1,577,437 million, and liabilities to non-euro area residents denominated in euro fell by EUR 14,720 million to EUR 152,434 million. The release also referenced annexes and commentary dated 13 May 2025.
European Central Bank 2025-05-09
European Central Bank releases weekly financial statement with balance sheet down EUR 12,358 million to EUR 6,301,244 million
The European Central Bank released the Eurosystem’s weekly consolidated financial statement, reporting total assets and liabilities of EUR 6,301,244 million, a decrease of EUR 12,358 million from the previous week. Key changes include a EUR 4,994 million reduction in lending to euro area credit institutions and a EUR 15,366 million increase in the deposit facility. The statement noted a decline in banknotes in circulation and liabilities to non-euro area residents.