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Economics20h 17m ago

The ECB Governing Council decided to maintain the main refinancing operations rate at 4.50% during its latest policy meeting.

Frankfurt, Germany

Who
European Central Bank (ECB)
What
The ECB Governing Council decided to maintain the main refinancing operations rate at 4.50% during its latest policy meeting.
When
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:50:05 GMT · 20h 17m ago
Where
Frankfurt, Germany · 50.1109°N, 8.6821°E
Why
Policymakers are awaiting more definitive evidence that inflation is sustainably returning to the 2% target before commencing a rate-cut cycle.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This steady rate means borrowing costs for mortgages and businesses across the Eurozone will remain high for the time being, impacting consumer spending power.

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