The European Central Bank published its weekly balance sheet data, showing total assets and liabilities of EUR 6,168,261 million, a decrease of EUR 8,203 million compared with the prior week due to transactions. On the asset side, securities of euro area residents denominated in euro fell by EUR 5,473 million to EUR 3,960,204 million, driven by a EUR 6,990 million decline in securities held for monetary policy purposes, partly offset by a EUR 1,518 million rise in other securities. Lending to euro area credit institutions related to monetary policy operations increased by EUR 957 million to EUR 21,089 million, reflecting a EUR 961 million rise in main refinancing operations. Other claims on euro area credit institutions denominated in euro decreased by EUR 8,746 million to EUR 24,844 million, while foreign-currency claims on non-euro area residents declined by EUR 507 million to EUR 508,903 million. On the liabilities side, deposit facility balances fell by EUR 11,750 million to EUR 2,381,228 million, while current accounts increased by EUR 3,437 million to EUR 171,318 million and banknotes in circulation rose by EUR 1,462 million to EUR 1,609,237 million. The release references annexes and a commentary dated 17 March 2026.
European Central Bank 2026-03-13
European Central Bank weekly balance sheet shows total assets down to EUR 6,168.3bn as monetary policy securities and deposit facility balances fall
The European Central Bank's weekly balance sheet data shows a decrease in total assets and liabilities to EUR 6,168,261 million, down EUR 8,203 million from the previous week. Key changes include a EUR 6,990 million decline in securities held for monetary policy purposes and an EUR 11,750 million drop in deposit facility balances. Lending to euro area credit institutions increased by EUR 957 million, while current accounts rose by EUR 3,437 million.