The Reserve Bank of Australia published its balance sheet for 21 October 2026, showing total assets declined by AUD 851 million over the week to AUD 346.028 billion. On the liabilities side, Exchange Settlement balances fell by AUD 10.339 billion to AUD 185.332 billion, while deposits excluding those balances rose by AUD 6.819 billion to AUD 53.149 billion. Australian dollar investments decreased by AUD 3.264 billion to AUD 230.464 billion, mainly reflecting securities transactions. Gold and foreign exchange holdings increased by AUD 2.633 billion to AUD 112.328 billion, primarily reflecting transactions in gold, foreign exchange and foreign securities rather than earnings or valuation changes.
Reserve Bank of Australia reports AUD 851 million decline in balance sheet
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s total assets fell by AUD 851 million to AUD 346.028 billion in the week to 21 October 2026. Australian dollar investments declined by AUD 3.264 billion, partly offset by a rise of AUD 2.633 billion in gold and foreign exchange holdings, with both movements mainly driven by transactions. Exchange Settlement balances decreased by AUD 10.339 billion, while other deposits increased by AUD 6.819 billion.