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FILE - President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde during a press conference at the bank's headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. 11 September 2025

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Video. ECB keeps interest rate at 2% as growth holds up against trade tension

Updated: 30/10/2025 - 16:37 GMT+1

With inflation subdued and growth steady, the ECB maintained rates at their lowest level in more than two years, matching market expectations.

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