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ECB holds interest rates amid energy price volatility
The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to keep its three key interest rates unchanged following its latest monetary policy meeting. The deposit facility rate remains at 2.50 percent, the main refinancing operations rate is held at 2.65 percent, and the marginal lending facility rate is held at 2.90 percent.
The decision comes as Eurozone consumer inflation (HICP) rose to 3.8 percent year-on-year in September, up from 3.2 percent in August. This increase was driven largely by energy inflation, which reached 18.9 percent. While core inflation has remained relatively stable and wage growth has not yet shown a significant reaction, the ECB warned that energy price volatility poses risks to both inflation and economic growth.
ECB President Christine Lagarde noted that energy prices rose beyond previous September projections, which could cause inflation to remain above target for several quarters. Although the bank has paused rate hikes, market analysts and some ECB officials suggest that further increases could occur in December if energy shocks lead to significant second-round effects on the broader economy.
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Eurozone consumer inflation (HICP) was 3.8 percent year-on-year. www.tfmedia.co.kr · www.tokenpost.kr · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.politis.com.cy · euprogress.it · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Christine Lagarde announced she will step down from her post on February 7 next year. plovdivnews.bg · novini247.com · www.tfmedia.co.kr · www.euribor.com.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Energy inflation was 18.9 percent. www.tokenpost.kr
- [● 10 SOURCES] The ECB froze the deposit facility rate at 2.50 percent. www.tfmedia.co.kr · www.tokenpost.kr · plovdivnews.bg · novini247.com · www.fortunegreece.com · +5 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Corporate market debt financing costs rose to 4.1 percent in August. www.tokenpost.kr
- [● 10 SOURCES] The main refinancing operations rate is held at 2.65 percent. www.tfmedia.co.kr · www.tokenpost.kr · plovdivnews.bg · novini247.com · www.fortunegreece.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The marginal lending facility rate is held at 2.90 percent. www.tfmedia.co.kr · www.tokenpost.kr · plovdivnews.bg · novini247.com · www.fortunegreece.com · +5 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Christine Lagarde will step down from her post on February 7, 2027. plovdivnews.bg · www.euribor.com.es · novini247.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The ECB warned that energy price volatility poses risks to inflation and growth. www.tfmedia.co.kr · www.tokenpost.kr · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.thepressroom.gr · www.politis.com.cy · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Christine Lagarde announced she will step down from her post on February 7, 2027. www.euribor.com.es