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ECB holds interest rates at 2.5% despite euro zone inflation hitting a three-year high.

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29 Oct 2026, 16:21 WIB
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ECB holds interest rates at 2.5% despite euro zone inflation hitting a three-year high.

The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to keep its key interest rate steady at 2.5%, following a 25 basis point increase in September, despite inflation in the euro zone rising to 3.8%, the highest since September 2023. The ECB cited rising energy prices as a risk to inflation and growth, with energy inflation reaching 18.8% due to Middle East tensions. Financial conditions have tightened, which may slow inflation and growth. The ECB's future policy is uncertain, especially with President Christine Lagarde announcing her departure; one more rate hike to 2.75% is expected in December before the hiking cycle ends.

The European Central Bank's decision to hold its key interest rate at 2.5% provides context for financial markets. For readers following the Financials sector, 102 of 142 US stocks traded on Pluang rose today. Notable movers include CleanSpark Inc at USD 8.23 with a 4.02% decline, Hut 8 Corp at USD 66.67 down 4.02%, and Riot Platforms Inc at USD 13.88 down 3.91%, as of Oct 29, 2026 20:12 WIB.

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