ECB set to extend interest rate pause through the end of the year
The ECB will likely keep rates at 2.00% through 2026 despite falling inflation. This marks the longest pause in years as the euro zone economy stays resilient.
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A Reuters (poll) released on February 12, 2026, indicates that the European Central Bank is expected to keep its deposit rate at 2.00% at least through the end of this year. This expectation signals a prolonged monetary policy pause that is likely to affect the outlook for the euro zone economy, specifically regarding growth and inflation.
