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ECB and Federal Reserve keep interest rates unchanged, hikes expected in December

The ECB is expected to maintain the deposit rate at 2.5%, while the Federal Reserve keeps rates between 3.75% and 4%.

28 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The European Central Bank (ECB) announced that it will keep interest rates unchanged during October, postponing any possible hikes to December. The deposit rate is set to remain at 2.5%, according to several sources.

Information from Observador confirms that the decision to maintain interest rates is a widespread expectation, reflecting a cautious approach to monetary policy in Europe. The ECB continues to assess economic conditions before any potential adjustments, which are expected at a future meeting in December.

At the same time, the Federal Reserve of the United States (Fed) also decided to keep interest rates in the range of 3.75% to 4%, a decision already anticipated by analysts. This maintenance of rates was announced after a two-day meeting, according to RTP.

The expectation is that the Fed will raise rates by 25 basis points at its next meeting in December. This forecast follows an increase that was implemented during the previous meeting in September, as reported by Observador.

The current scenario in both the European and American economies reflects caution regarding rising inflationary pressures and other economic factors that could affect stability. In France, debt interest rates have surpassed 5% for the first time since 2002, and the risk premium has reached levels not seen since 2011, underscoring the importance of a careful approach to monetary policy.

The decisions by the ECB and the Fed are closely watched by the markets, which interpret these maneuvers as indicators of global economic sentiment and potential impacts on growth and inflation in the coming months.

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