The European Central Bank (ECB) meets market expectations and lowers interest rates by 25 basis points to 2.5%. This was reported by the regulatory body on Thursday after the meeting of its Governing Council.
This decision is a response to the "disinflation process," which the institution states is "continuing to progress."
Bank experts now believe that overall inflation will average 2.3% in 2025, 1.9% in 2026, and 2.0% in 2027.
However, the current context, mainly marked by the trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump following the announcement of 25% tariffs on EU products, could lead to an inflation spike.