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The ECB has released Extended Money Market Statistics providing additional insights into the euro money market, including a new series on outstanding amounts per market segment. Discover the new money market dashboard which presents the additional charts and series.

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21 April 2026

New money market charts and series published

The ECB has started publishing Extended Money Market Statistics that provide additional insights into the euro money market. Discover the new money market dashboard which presents the additional charts and series.
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26 September 2025

Don’t blame the herald: statistical independence is indispensable

Good statistics are accurate, timely, consistent and comparable. Only then can they be the unbiased reality check needed for responsible decision-making.
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Money graph
29 July 2025

Enhancing the breakdowns of portfolio investment in debt securities

Discover new details on portfolio investment debt securities of the euro area international investment position. Among other categories, you can now analyze the evolution by ratings categories or green bonds in euro area cross-border investments.
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MMSR teaser
1 April 2025

New banks included in euro money market statistics as of 1 April 2025

On 1 July 2024, 24 new banks were added to the money market statistical reporting (MMSR) population, increasing the total number of reporting agents to 69. 
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inflation across countiries
20 November 2024

Why inflation differs across countries

The ECB has the task of maintaining price stability for the euro area as a whole. This means focusing on the overall inflation rate for the entire region. However, inflation may vary significantly across countries. Why is this the case?
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Exploring the investment funds households own
17 September 2024

Exploring the investment funds households own

The ECB has released more detailed data on household holdings of investment fund shares, with in-depth breakdowns by asset and counterpart sector. Discover these trends and how investment funds expand access to both domestic and global markets.
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