Eurosystem releases financial statement for January 16, 2026 (in EUR millions)

The Eurosystem recently released its Consolidated Financial Statement as of January 16, 2026, detailing the assets and liabilities held by the European financial institution. The total assets were reported at €6,280,697 million, showing a decrease of €10,465 million from the previous week.

The breakdown of assets includes various categories such as gold and gold receivables amounting to €1,279,463 million, claims on non-euro area residents in foreign currency at €505,989 million, and IMF receivables at €226,762 million. Balances with banks, securities, loans, and other assets were reported at €279,227 million, with fluctuations in different sectors such as claims on euro area residents in foreign currency, lending to euro area credit institutions, and securities of euro area residents.

Specifically, monetary policy securities were recorded at €3,728,859 million, while other securities totaled €324,078 million. General government debt remained unchanged at €19,700 million, with other assets showing a decrease of €7,759 million.

On the liabilities side, banknotes in circulation accounted for €1,614,957 million, with liabilities to euro area credit institutions for monetary policy at €2,639,367 million. Current accounts related to minimum reserves stood at €152,565 million, while the deposit facility saw a decrease to €2,486,802 million.

Other liabilities to euro area credit institutions were noted at €10,504 million, liabilities to other euro area residents at €194,802 million, and general government liabilities at €96,496 million. Liabilities to non-euro area residents, liabilities in foreign currency, and other liabilities displayed fluctuations in the reporting period.

The total assets and liabilities of the Eurosystem witnessed a decrease of €10.465 billion from the previous week’s figures. This decline was primarily attributed to changes in banknote circulation, securities, and balances with other credit institutions.

In conclusion, the Eurosystem’s Consolidated Financial Statement provides a comprehensive overview of the financial position of the institution, reflecting fluctuations in assets and liabilities across various sectors. The data presented in the report offers valuable insights into the financial stability and operations of the Eurosystem, contributing to a better understanding of the European financial landscape.