ECB holds deposit rate at 2.00%
The European Central Bank left its three key interest rates unchanged at its October meeting in Frankfurt.
The European Central Bank kept the deposit facility rate at 2.00% on 29 October 2026. (Verified) The main refinancing rate stays at 2.15% and the marginal lending rate at 2.40%. (Verified)
VerifiedThe European Central Bank kept the deposit facility rate at 2.00% on 29 October 2026.2 independent sources
- SupportsReuters
"The ECB left its deposit rate unchanged at 2.00% on Thursday, as expected by all economists polled."
reuters.com/demo/ecb-october-2026-decisionRetrieved 29 Oct 2026, 13:35 UTC - SupportsDeutsche Welle
"Die EZB belässt den Einlagensatz bei 2,00 Prozent."Translation: "The ECB leaves the deposit rate at 2.00 percent."
dw.com/demo/ezb-zinsentscheid-oktober-2026Retrieved 29 Oct 2026, 13:36 UTC
VerifiedThe main refinancing rate stays at 2.15% and the marginal lending rate at 2.40%.2 independent sources
- SupportsAssociated Press
"The bank also held its main refinancing rate at 2.15% and its marginal lending facility at 2.40%."
apnews.com/demo/ecb-rates-steady-october-2026Retrieved 29 Oct 2026, 13:37 UTC - SupportsReuters
"The main refinancing rate was left at 2.15% and the marginal lending rate at 2.40%."
reuters.com/demo/ecb-october-2026-decisionRetrieved 29 Oct 2026, 13:35 UTC
The Governing Council said incoming data remained in line with its earlier assessment of the inflation outlook. The decision was taken without dissent on the Governing Council. (Partly verified)
Partly verifiedThe decision was taken without dissent on the Governing Council.1 source
- SupportsReuters
"The president said the decision had been broadly supported, without saying whether it was unanimous."
reuters.com/demo/ecb-october-2026-press-conferenceRetrieved 29 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
The next monetary policy meeting is scheduled for 17 December 2026. (Verified) Updated staff projections will be published at that meeting.
VerifiedThe next monetary policy meeting is scheduled for 17 December 2026.1 source
- SupportsAgence France-Presse
"La prochaine réunion de politique monétaire du Conseil des gouverneurs est fixée au 17 décembre."Translation: "The next monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council is set for 17 December."
afp.com/demo/bce-calendrier-reunions-2026Retrieved 30 Oct 2026, 08:45 UTC
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