Group 1 - The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to maintain the deposit facility rate at 2%, the main refinancing rate at 2.15%, and the marginal lending rate at 2.40%, aligning with market expectations [1] - ECB President Lagarde stated that the process of reducing inflation has concluded, with current inflation levels nearing the central bank's target, and future rate decisions will depend on data from upcoming meetings [2] - The ECB's latest forecasts indicate that overall inflation in the Eurozone is expected to average 2.1% in 2025, 1.7% in 2026, and 1.9% in 2027, with core inflation projected at 2.4% in 2025, dropping to 1.9% in 2026, and 1.8% in 2027, suggesting medium-term inflation stability around 2% [2] Group 2 - Market participants believe the ECB has entered a policy observation phase, with a low probability of further rate cuts this year, and rates likely to remain stable into next year [3] - External risks persist, including potential impacts from the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate cuts and the U.S. government's new tariff policies, which could increase uncertainty in the European economy [3] - The Eurozone's economic growth forecast for 2025 has been revised upward to 1.2%, reflecting improved business activity and consumer confidence, while growth expectations for 2026 and 2027 are 1.0% and 1.3%, respectively [4]
欧央行维持利率不变 拉加德称去通胀进程已告一段落
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-09-12 00:44