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ECB Monetary Policy Decision

Oct 29, 2026, 14:15 CET (9:15 a.m. ET)

The Governing Council meets after euro-area inflation rose to 3.8% in September, the highest since September 2023, and after two increases in June and September. President Lagarde's press conference at 14:45 CET is read for the December signal.

Previous: Deposit facility rate 2.50%

Expected: Hold: 70 of 73 economists in a Reuters poll (Oct 5-8); 64 of 73 expect a 25 bp hike in December