Euro Area M3 Money Supply

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Outstanding amount of euro-area M3 broad money, in euro billion, published by the ECB.

Economic IndicatorsLow volatility

Full explanation

Euro Area M3 Money Supply is the outstanding amount (stock) of the euro area's broad monetary aggregate M3, published monthly by the European Central Bank (ECB), in euro billion. M3 comprises currency in circulation, overnight deposits, short-term deposits and marketable instruments such as money market fund shares. It is an amount, not a growth rate.

Why traders watch it

The level of M3 shows the size of euro-area broad money; most attention goes to its growth rate, published alongside.

Stronger vs weaker outcomes

Usually read for trend; the annual growth rate is the market-relevant figure.

Stronger than expected

A higher amount than the previous month means the money stock rose.

Weaker than expected

A lower amount means it fell.

In line with expectations

Higher means faster; lower means slower.

Release details

Release frequency
Monthly
Published by
EA

Typical volatility

Low. This is an amount. The headline growth rate is a separate figure.

Trading considerations

  • Use the growth rate for comparisons over time.

Educational guidance only — never a trading signal or recommendation.

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