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EconomyECB holds rates at 2.5% as Lagarde announces early departure amid near double-target inflation

The European Central Bank left its deposit rate at 2.5% on Thursday. Hours earlier, President Christine Lagarde said she would depart next February before her term ends. Turmoil in France’s bond market and inflation of 3.8% cloud the eurozone outlook.

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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-10-29 13:24Original

ECB holds rates at 2.5% as Lagarde announces early departure amid near double-target inflation
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