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The ECB kept rates steady at 2%, citing stable inflation and strong growth, with only a 20% chance of a 2026 cut.
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.
ECB President Christine Lagarde said inflation, at 1.7% in January, is expected to return to the 2% target, calling the dip temporary.
Core inflation and wage growth remain firm, supporting the decision.
The euro rose 1.3% against the dollar, and European stocks gained 2-4% year-to-date.
Markets see only a 20% chance of a rate cut in 2026, with potential hikes expected in mid-2027.
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel affirmed the ECB’s stance, stressing that the current inflation shortfall is small and temporary.
El BCE mantuvo las tasas estables en el 2%, citando una inflación estable y un fuerte crecimiento, con solo un 20% de probabilidades de un recorte en 2026.