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Central Bank's international reserves are at their highest level in history

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The assets of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic are at their highest level in history, surpassing the previous highest accumulated amount recorded in mid-2023.

As of February 2026, the Central Bank records gross assets of over US$16,854 million, surpassing the US$16,832 million recorded in June 2023.

Also, gross reserves in dollars are almost at their highest level, reporting about US$16,180 million as of February, only surpassed by the US$16,202 million recorded in June 2023.

This rebound is recorded after a significant drop in January 2026, when about US$735 million fell compared to the level of December 2025.

As of December 2025, total net reserves in dollars totaled approximately US$14,686.7 million, while at the end of January 2026, they amounted to approximately US$13,951.9 million.

The gross assets of the Central Bank are the total of goods, rights, and financial resources held by the institution without deducting depreciation, provisions, or amortization.

These primarily include gold reserves, foreign currencies, and credits or investments in public debt, which are fundamental to monetary policy and stability.

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