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Oct 29, 2026

ECB keeps rates unchanged, signals December hike before pause amid growth concerns

The European Central Bank held interest rates steady at 2.5% on Thursday but signaled a 25 basis point hike in December to counter energy-driven inflation, before pausing further tightening as rising bond yields are expected to weigh on economic growth.

Oct 29, 2026·4 sources
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  • ▪European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated on October 29, 2026 that the central bank has instruments available to respond if market developments threaten monetary policy transmission.
  • ▪European Central Bank policymakers held a debate during their October 29, 2026 meeting regarding whether to raise interest rates immediately before deciding to hold rates steady.
  • ▪European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde signalled a potential interest rate increase at the December 17, 2026 meeting to allow policymakers to evaluate incoming economic data.

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