欧洲央行如期维持利率不变，关闭近期进一步降息的大门

Group 1 - The European Central Bank (ECB) has maintained its deposit facility rate at 2%, aligning with market expectations, while the main refinancing rate and marginal lending rate remain unchanged at 2.15% and 2.40% respectively [1] - The ECB has raised its growth and inflation forecasts for the Eurozone, projecting GDP growth rates of 1.4% for this year, 1.2% for 2026, and 1.4% for 2027, which are higher than previous estimates [2] - The ECB has slightly increased its inflation forecasts for 2026 and 2027, now expecting inflation rates of 2.1% for 2025, 1.9% for 2026, and 1.8% for 2027, indicating a more optimistic outlook [2] Group 2 - Financial markets are beginning to price in the possibility of an interest rate hike by the end of next year or early 2027, although most economists surveyed expect the ECB to keep rates unchanged in 2026 and 2027 [5] - The ECB has reiterated its flexibility in setting borrowing costs based on the latest data, emphasizing that it will not commit to a specific interest rate path in advance [4] - Factors that could exert pressure on inflation include a stronger euro and potential faster rate cuts by the Federal Reserve under new leadership, which may lead to a further decline in the dollar [3]