European Central Bank Meeting

Meeting Date:

2026 Feb 05 - 1:00pm

Rate Decision:

Feb 05, 2026 - 01:15 pm

Description

The ECB Governing Council meets every six weeks for monetary policy decisions. At these meetings, the Council makes decisions on key interest rates and other monetary policy tools to maintain price stability in the euro area. An ECB monetary policy meeting typically lasts for two days, followed by a press conference that lasts about an hour. The first day involves discussions and policy options, with decisions, a press release announcement, and a press conference taking place on the second day.

Preview Coverage

MNI ECB WATCH: ECB Set To Hold, As Inflation Close To Target

The ECB is set to hold rates on Thursday.

Feb-02 11:25

MNI ECB Preview: Euro Intrigue Fades But Not Entirely

Euro appreciation has faded since last week's push higher but President Lagarde will be mindful of further strength

Feb-03 17:42

Review Coverage

MNI ECB WATCH: Still In Good Place, Euro In Line With Baseline

The ECB left rates unchanged as expected.

Feb-05 15:51

MNI ECB Review: Some Disinflationary Angles Downplayed

President Lagarde stressed that monetary policy remains in a good place amidst heightened but broadly balanced risks

Feb-06 15:04

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