ECB keeps interest rates unchanged.

VTV.vn - The European Central Bank decided to keep interest rates unchanged while raising its Eurozone growth forecast, amid stable inflation around the 2% target.

The headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany. Photo: THX/VNA

Concluding its meeting on December 18, the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to keep key interest rates unchanged, while raising its forecast for economic growth in the Eurozone in 2025 and the following year.

Accordingly, after a year of continuous interest rate cuts, the ECB has maintained the deposit rate at 2% since last July. This move contrasts with the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of England (BoE), which recently decided to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic activity in both countries.

According to the ECB's explanation, Eurozone inflation has stabilized around the ECB's previously set target of 2%, and the European economy has been less affected by US tariffs than initially predicted.

Along with the above decision, the ECB revised upwards its economic growth forecast for the Eurozone to 1.2% in 2026 and 1.4% in 2027. Inflation in 2026 is projected at 1.9%, up from the 1.7% forecast in September. Meanwhile, the ECB lowered its inflation forecast for 2027 to 1.8%.

However, there are still differing opinions on the outlook for monetary policy in the near future. Some ECB officials believe that inflation risks could rise again due to a number of unpredictable factors. Meanwhile, others emphasize the high degree of uncertainty in the economic environment amid volatile global trade policies.

Source: https://vtv.vn/ecb-giu-nguyen-lai-suat-100251219085952033.htm