The euro area’s ECB Interest Rate Decision reading was published at 13:15 GMT on 29 October 2026, showing a value of 2.65. The figure matched the market forecast exactly. It also stayed level with the previous period, which was 2.65.
What the figure measures
The ECB Interest Rate Decision reading tracks the rate the European Central Bank sets for its main operations, which feeds into borrowing costs across the euro area. A reading that matches forecast and the previous period means the figure did not change, and no surprise was recorded against expectations.
The reference period for this reading was not provided by the calendar feed, so no month, quarter or year is attached to it in this report.
Market backdrop
MacroHerald’s own measurement shows the ECB main refinancing rate at 2.50 per cent as of 29 October 2026, in force since 28 October 2026. That is a separate snapshot and is not a result of the reading above.
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Data: European Central Bank
