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Eurozone Interest Rate Decision

Latest Release

Dec 12, 2024

Actual

3.15%

Forecast

3.15%

3.40%

The six members of the European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board and the 16 governors of the euro area central banks vote on where to set the rate. Traders watch interest rate changes closely as short term interest rates are the primary factor in currency valuation.

A higher than expected rate is positive/bullish for the EUR, while a lower than expected rate is negative/bearish for the EUR.

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Currency: EUR

Source: European Central Bank

Release Date	Time	Actual	Forecast	Previous
Dec 12, 2024 (Dec)	21:15	3.15%	3.15%	3.40%
Oct 17, 2024 (Oct)	20:15	3.40%	3.40%	3.65%
Sep 12, 2024 (Sep)	20:15	3.65%	3.65%	4.25%
Jul 18, 2024 (Jul)	20:15	4.25%	4.25%	4.25%
Jun 06, 2024 (Jun)	20:15	4.25%	4.25%	4.50%
Apr 11, 2024 (Apr)	20:15	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%

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