欧洲央行宣布降息25个基点，为什么？

Group 1 - The European Central Bank (ECB) has implemented its fourth interest rate cut of the year, marking the eighth cut since June 2024, in response to inflation outlook and monetary policy transmission [1][3] - Following a 25 basis point reduction, the deposit facility rate, main refinancing operations rate, and marginal lending facility rate are now set at 2.00%, 2.15%, and 2.40% respectively [3] - Current inflation in the Eurozone is near the ECB's medium-term target of 2%, with forecasts indicating an average inflation rate of 2.0% for 2025 and 1.6% for 2026, reflecting lower energy prices and a stronger euro [5] Group 2 - European stock markets have performed exceptionally well, with the Stoxx 50 index rising 10.6% year-to-date and the German stock market up 22%, reaching historical highs [6][7] - The German government's approval of a €46 billion ($52 billion) tax relief plan for businesses is part of efforts to stimulate economic growth, which is expected to gain momentum from 2026 onwards [7] - Market participants view Europe as a safer investment destination amid challenges in the US economy, with a significant increase in inquiries about European investments over the past two months [8]