Deposits

• KOSPI margin calls have reached 50 billion won for two consecutive days as investor deposits drop below the 110 trillion won threshold. • This surge in margin calls reflects increasing market volatility and downward pressure on South Korean equities, despite some Wall Street banks suggesting the market has hit a bottom. • The situation is critical as it signals a potential liquidity crunch for retail investors who leveraged their positions in stocks like SKhynix and LG Innotek.

• In the first quarter of 2026, EU general governments held €1,266 billion in currency and deposit assets. • These assets represent 6.7% of the EU's GDP and account for 16.5% of the total stock of general government financial assets. • This data is part of a broader set of quarterly government finance statistics tracking financial transactions, assets, and liabilities.