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flag The ECB is making its euro liquidity backstop permanent and global, effective Q3 2026.

flag The European Central Bank announced on February 14, 2026, that it will expand its euro liquidity backstop to central banks worldwide starting in the third quarter of 2026, making the facility permanent and globally accessible. flag The program, which allows central banks to borrow up to 50 billion euros via repurchase agreements using high-quality collateral, aims to strengthen the euro’s role in global finance by ensuring reliable liquidity during market stress. flag The move, led by ECB President Christine Lagarde, responds to rising global volatility, geopolitical tensions, and concerns over the U.S. dollar’s stability, seeking to boost confidence in euro-denominated assets and reduce the risk of forced asset sales.

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