The European Central Bank's interest rate decision sets borrowing costs across the euro area and is the main driver of the euro.
Actual
2.40%
Forecast
2.4%
Previous
2.40%
Source: European Central Bank. Figures as released; revisions appear in the next print.
ECB Interest Rate Decision for July 23, 2026 came in at 2.40% versus 2.4% expected (previous 2.40%), in line with forecast.
What it meant for the Euro
The actual landed in line with the 2.4% forecast. A reading above forecast is generally bullish for the EUR, and below forecast bearish.
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