Eurozone: ECB cuts rates by 25 bps again – UOB Group

Mortgage rates are falling, but not as fast as homebuyers might hope. The European Central Bank (ECB) lowered its key interest rate level again last week, but lenders appear not to be fully passing this on to their rates.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has complied with the expected spin and announced a further reduction in interest rates of 0.25 basis points that leaves the price of money at 2.25% in the Eurozone, at a low level since February 2023. The US-sponsored tariff war on China fears a recession in the world's first economy that contagion to the rest of large economies and further weakens activity."The downward risks to economic growth have increased.

ECB makes sixth successive rate cut – expect more to come - Financial Newswire

The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut its policy rate for the sixth time in succession as it responds to deteriorating growth prospects for the Euro area. The ECB last week announced cuts across its three target interest rates, with its main refinancing operations, marginal lending facility, and deposit facility each taking a 25-basis point trim, reduced to 2.40%, 2.65% and 2.25%, respectively. The pre-Easter break policy rate decision is the …

José Ignacio Arenzana Market Consensus (Spanish Institute of Analysts) At the meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) held on April 17, 2025, it was decided to reduce by 25 basis points the interest rate applicable to the deposit facility, an interest rate that guides the orientation of monetary policy. The deposit interest rate stands at 2.25% and the spreads fixed at the September meeting remain [...]

On Thursday 17 April, the European Central Bank reduced its key rates by 0.25 points for the sixth time in a row.

ECB cut rates by 25 basis points; China: GDP higher than expected in the first quarter; Oil in recovery; Gold above $3300