18.12.202508:02:25UTC+00ECB to Hold Rates for 4th Meeting

The European Central Bank (ECB) is anticipated to maintain current borrowing rates for the fourth consecutive meeting this December. The main refinancing rate is expected to stay at 2.15%, while the deposit facility rate should hold steady at 2.0%. Recently, ECB President Christine Lagarde commented that the existing monetary policy is appropriately positioned. Recent economic data revealed a 0.3% growth in the Eurozone's economy during the third quarter, outpacing the ECB's September predictions. Meanwhile, inflation slightly exceeded its target, reaching 2.1% in November. Investors are now concentrated on the ECB's economic outlook for 2026, particularly the possibility of a rate increase, with market predictions indicating a 30% chance of such a move by the end of that year. In addition, the central bank is set to unveil revised staff projections, which are likely to include upwardly adjusted growth forecasts.