ECB Rate Decision
Current policy rate (ECB deposit facility rate)
2.50%
- Since September 16 · +0.25 pp from prior
- Main refinancing rate (MRO) 2.65%
Source: FRED
Next release date
October 29, 2026 (Thu)
9:15 AMET
Upcoming releases
- December 17, 2026 (Thu)8:15 AM
- February 4, 2027 (Thu)8:15 AM
- March 18, 2027 (Thu)9:15 AM
- April 29, 2027 (Thu)8:15 AM
- June 10, 2027 (Thu)8:15 AM
- July 22, 2027 (Thu)8:15 AM
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Release dates and times are set by the issuing agency and can change. · Schedule source: ECB — Governing Council meeting calendar (ecb.europa.eu)
Read alongside: Eurozone CPI (HICP) →
Recent history
Deposit facility rate| Period | Actual |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 2.50% |
| Sep 2026 | 2.50% |
| Aug 2026 | 2.25% |
| Jul 2026 | 2.25% |
| Jun 2026 | 2.25% |
| May 2026 | 2.00% |
Month-end values of the ECB deposit facility rate (FRED daily series). Source: FRED · ECBDFR · Oct 2026
Key facts
The ECB (European Central Bank) rate decision sets monetary policy for the euro zone, followed by a press conference from the President. It is a key driver of the value of the euro.
- Released by
- European Central Bank (ECB)
- Frequency
- About every 6 weeks
- Category
- Rates & policy
- Assets affected
- EUR · EURUSD · European indices
Why the market watches it
Euro-zone rates move the euro pairs, including EURUSD, and European indices directly. The policy gap with the U.S. Fed often dictates the direction of the exchange rate.
How traders read it
EURUSD often reacts more to the forward guidance (hawkish/dovish) from the press conference than to the rate decision itself.
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When is the next ECB Rate Decision release?
The next ECB Rate Decision release is scheduled for October 29, 2026 (Thu) at 9:15 AM US Eastern Time. Following dates: December 17, February 4, March 18.
How often does the ECB decide on rates?
A monetary policy meeting is held about every six weeks, with a President's press conference right after the rate announcement.
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