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flag The ECB kept rates steady at 2%, citing stable inflation and strong growth, with only a 20% chance of a 2026 cut.

flag The European Central Bank held interest rates steady at 2% for a fifth consecutive meeting, citing resilient domestic growth, stable inflation expectations, and a data-dependent approach. flag ECB President Christine Lagarde said inflation, at 1.7% in January, is expected to return to the 2% target, calling the dip temporary. flag Core inflation and wage growth remain firm, supporting the decision. flag The euro rose 1.3% against the dollar, and European stocks gained 2-4% year-to-date. flag Markets see only a 20% chance of a rate cut in 2026, with potential hikes expected in mid-2027. flag Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel affirmed the ECB’s stance, stressing that the current inflation shortfall is small and temporary.

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