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European Central Bank (ECB) Monetary Policy Decision
The ECB announces its latest interest rate decision and updated macroeconomic projections for Eurozone inflation and growth.
Finished
This event has already taken place (Thursday, September 10).
What it is
The ECB Governing Council announces its latest interest rate decision for the Eurozone. This announcement is accompanied by the Eurosystem’s updated macroeconomic projections for inflation and growth.
Why it matters
The ECB’s moves influence the global flow of capital, the EUR/USD exchange rate, and borrowing costs across Europe. Because this meeting includes updated economic projections, traders will meticulously parse the data to gauge the severity of Europe's structural economic slowdown versus sticky services inflation.
What to watch
- 01
The magnitude of any rate cuts and forward-looking rhetoric from the press conference.
- 02
The ECB's revised inflation and GDP growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027.
- 03
Acknowledgment of ongoing structural economic weaknesses in core EU economies like Germany.
