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European Central Bank (ECB)

Central bank for euro area countries

ecb.europa.eu

Headquarters: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Founded year: 1998
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 5,000–5,300
Industry: Government & Government Finance

Last updated October 30

Latest news about European Central Bank (ECB)

In short: ECB held rates, signaled a December hike and Lagarde announced an early exit

Company announcements

October 30 ECB

ECB survey shows inflation expectations revised upward

Headline inflation is seen at 3.0% in 2026 and 2.6% in 2027, while GDP growth is expected at 1.0% and 1.3%.

October 29 ECB

ECB keeps interest rates unchanged on 29 October 2026

Energy price risks and tightening financing conditions dominate the outlook, with inflation rising to 3.8% but underlying trends stable.

October 29 ECB

ECB President Lagarde steps down February 2027

Her successor will be appointed by the European Council following the nomination process outlined in Article 283 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

October 17 ECB

ECB raises rates by 25 basis points

Christine Lagarde highlights energy shocks and inflation risks while announcing the September hike at IMF meetings on 17 October 2026.

Media coverage

October 29 Equiti

ECB holds rates steady, signals further hikes if inflation persists; Euro gains

The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged amid rising inflation, whilst President Christine Lagarde announced ...

October 28 Associated Press

European Central Bank head resigns, allowing EU leaders to choose successor before French election

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign nine months before her term ends. The ECB announced Thursday that Lagarde will leave on February 7.

October 26 CNA

Euro edges higher against dollar after ECB leaves rates unchanged

The euro edged higher on Thursday after the European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged, while the dollar eased against most major currencies in the...

October 23 Bloomberg

ECB Holds Rates as Lagarde Exit Compounds Alarm Over Oil, France

Christine Lagarde downplays inflation risks as the central bank maintains interest rates unchanged, amidst news of her early departure.

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