The European Central Bank (ECB) left its key interest rates unchanged, with the deposit facility rate at 2% since June 2025. ECB President Christine Lagarde is set to speak in Frankfurt, where she will explain the rationale behind the decision and discuss recent developments in the eurozone economy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2c6h9H5LRwU?wmode=transparent&jqoemcache=4OdE5
Key insights from ECB’s Lagarde:
- The latest developments confirm inflation setting in the ECB’s 2-percent target. Inflation continued to ease, mainly thanks to falling energy prices. Goods inflation ticked up slightly, while services inflation cooled. Long-term inflation expectations remain well anchored at 2%.
- Eurozone economy grew 0.3% in Q4, showing modest but continued expansion despite a still-uncertain global backdrop. Growth was supported by information & communication services, while manufacturing showed resilience, easing earlier fears of a deeper industrial slowdown.
- Construction activity is gaining momentum, partly driven by stronger public spending. Business sentiment is improving and firms are gradually lifting investment even amid lingering uncertainty.
- Labour market conditions improved, with unemployment edging down to 6.2% from 6.3% in November. Rising real wages are supporting household consumption, while government spending is adding to domestic demand.
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