In 2023, the Federal Reserve System maintained its position as the world's largest central bank, with its balance sheet assets growing to exceed *** trillion U.S. dollars. Similarly, the People's Bank of China strengthened its second-place standing, with assets surpassing *** trillion U.S. dollars. Notably, while these two giants saw asset increases, a contrasting trend emerged among other major central banks. Three of the **** largest central banks experienced asset decreases in 2023, indicating a divergence in monetary policies or economic conditions across major economies.
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