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ECB reports Eurosystem foreign-currency position fell to EUR 349.5bn
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Fiscaloom original information graphic; source: European Central Bank, 20 October 2026
The European Central Bank reports that the Eurosystem’s net foreign-currency position decreased by EUR 0.1 billion to EUR 349.5 billion in the week ending 16 October 2026.
The net balance of open market operations and standing facilities fell by EUR 7.1 billion to −EUR 1,927.5 billion, primarily due to the change in the deposit facility, according to the ECB statement.
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- Consolidated financial statement of the Eurosystem as at 16 October 2026
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