ECB leaves deposit rate unchanged at 2.25%, as widely expected
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Deposit rate 2.25% vs 2.25% prior Refinancing rate 2.40% vs 2.40% prior Lending rate 2.65% vs 2.65% prior The outlook for energy prices, while highly volatile, currently stands close to the baseline of the June Eurosystem staff projections The Governing Council is therefore close
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The ECB's decision to maintain interest rates at 2.15% for the main refinancing rate and 2.00% for the deposit rate reflects a cautious approach amid rising energy-driven inflation risks. Per the full note [source], the central bank's data-dependent stance underscores the complexities introduced by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have exacerbated energy price volatility. The market is currently pricing in a 75% chance of a rate hike by June, indicating that traders are alert to the evolving inflation narrative. With the ECB's balance sheet policy continuing its predictable runoff, the central bank appears to be strategically positioned to navigate the uncertain economic landscape.
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