European Central Bank meeting —

At its 5 June 2025 meeting, the European Central Bank lowered its policy rate from 2.25% to 2.00%.

Decision

cut — 2.25% to 2.00%

Key passages

The Governing Council today decided to lower the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points.

Confirms the expected cut, easing policy.

The Governing Council is not pre-committing to a particular rate path.

Keeps optionality, no clear signal on next move.

Meeting documents

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