ECB PRESScentral bank
Meeting of 29-30 April 2026
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EUR/USD — All Desk Targets
28 desks
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
UOB | Bearish | 1.1140 |
ABN AMRO | Bullish | 1.1500 |
Bank of America | Bullish | 1.1500 |
What changed vs prior statement
- 01Cumulative policy rate hikes of 73 basis points anticipated in 2026, indicating a shift in forward guidance compared to the prior statement.
- 02Increased risk-balance language highlighting sustained inflationary impacts from the energy crisis, differing from previous focus on digital monetary issues.
- 03No vote-record change from the prior statement.
From the original
Meeting of 29-30 April 2026 Account of the monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank held in Frankfurt am Main on Wednesday and Thursday, 29-30 April 2026 28 May 2026 1. Review of financial, economic and monetary developments and policy options
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