Consolidated financial statement of the Eurosystem as at 23 August 2024

In the week ending 23 August 2024 the net position of the Eurosystem in foreign currency (asset items 2 and 3 minus liability items 7, 8 and 9) increased by EUR 0.1 billion to EUR 327.4 billion.

The net balance of open market operations and standing facilities (asset item 5 minus liability items 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 and 4) rose by EUR 2.1 billion to -EUR 2,988.5 billion.

Base money (liability items 1, 2.1 and 2.2) decreased by EUR 4 billion to EUR 4,796.1 billion.

The table below provides the detailed breakdown of securities held for monetary policy purposes (asset item 7.1) into the different portfolios. All portfolios are accounted for at amortised cost.