The Deposit Facility Rate in the euro area was reported at 2.5%, in line with the market forecast of 2.5%. The figure was also unchanged from the previous period, when it stood at 2.5%.
What the rate measures
The Deposit Facility Rate is the interest rate banks earn when they leave money overnight with the central bank rather than lending it out. It sets a floor for short-term borrowing costs across the currency bloc, which is why it is closely watched by lenders, businesses and households. A reading that matches expectations and the prior level signals no change in that baseline.
The release was published on 29 Oct 2026 at 13:15 GMT. The data reflects the rate as set and reported, with no movement from the previous figure.
Forecast and previous period
The reported 2.5% matched the market forecast exactly, so the figure was neither above nor below expectations. Compared with the previous period, the rate was unchanged. Because both comparisons point to the same level, the release contains no surprise relative to what analysts had anticipated.
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