In the week ending 16 October 2026, the Eurosystem’s net foreign currency position fell by EUR 0.1 billion to EUR 349.5 billion. The net balance of open market operations and standing facilities dropped by EUR 7.1 billion to -EUR 1,927.5 billion, mainly due to a change in the deposit facility. Base money rose by EUR 3.8 billion to EUR 3,923.5 billion. The release includes a table breaking down securities held for monetary policy purposes by portfolio, all carried at amortised cost.
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