European Central Bank meeting —

At its 12 September 2024 meeting, the European Central Bank lowered its policy rate from 3.75% to 3.50%.

Decision

cut — 3.75% to 3.50%

Key passages

The Governing Council today decided to lower the deposit facility rate – the rate through which it steers the monetary policy stance – by 25 basis points.

Confirms a 25bp cut, the key immediate takeaway for rates.

It will keep policy rates sufficiently restrictive for as long as necessary to achieve this aim.

Reaffirms that the easing cycle is conditional on inflation returning to target, limiting dovish expectations.

Meeting documents

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