Latest QE data from the ECB

  • Total covered bonds 150.5bn vs 148.9bn prior
  • Total ABS 17.6bn vs 15.8bn prior

Out also are the totals for Jan

  • Bought €62.4bn total
  • Bought €53bn in public sector bonds
  • Bought €12.3bn of German public debt

It looks like the ECB managed to get some of those anticipated ABS purchases on the books. German buys increased during Jan