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ECB Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Eurozone Resilience

10/31/2025

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Lagarde Maintains Rates

The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its key interest rates at 2% for the third consecutive meeting, signaling a steady stance as eurozone economy shows resilience, ECB President Christine Lagarde said.
Inflation remained near the 2% target, with 2.2% in September 2025, supporting the decision to hold rates.
The eurozone economy grew 0.2% in the third quarter of 2025, driven by Spain and France, with uncertainty from trade disputes persisting.

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Powell Cuts Rates

The Federal Reserve will cut rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% at its October 29 meeting.
The decision comes as a government shutdown delays data, complicating assessments.
Job growth averaged 29,000 per month from June to August.
Jerome Powell, Fed Chair, will hold a press conference to outline future policy directions.
The Fed may signal an end to its balance sheet reduction amid market turbulence.

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Lagarde Maintains Rates

The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its key interest rates at 2% for the third consecutive meeting, signaling a steady stance as eurozone economy shows resilience, ECB President Christine Lagarde said.
Inflation remained near the 2% target, with 2.2% in September 2025, supporting the decision to hold rates.
The eurozone economy grew 0.2% in the third quarter of 2025, driven by Spain and France, with uncertainty from trade disputes persisting.

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