The net position of the Eurosystem in foreign currency (asset items 2 and 3 minus liability items 7, 8 and 9) decreased by EUR 5.1 billion to EUR 323.7 billion. This change was due mainly to the negative effects of the quarterly revaluation of assets and liabilities.
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) fell by EUR 8.4 billion to -EUR 2,946.4 billion. This was due primarily to the change in the level of the deposit facility (liability item 2.2) and the main refinancing operations (asset item 5.1).
Base money (liability items 1, 2.1 and 2.2) increased by EUR 3.3 billion to EUR 4,711.2 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.