European Central Bank Meeting

Meeting Date:

2026 Apr 28 - 29

Rate Decision:

Apr 30, 2026 - 12:15 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 Preview: We Want To Hike, Just Not Yet

The ECB is seen on hold on Thursday, but guidance will be key with 80% chance of a 25bp hike in June

Apr-27 17:16

MNI ECB WATCH: ECB Likely To Hold, Await More Data In June

MNI looks ahead to Thursday's ECB rate decision.

Apr-28 12:50

Review Coverage

MNI ECB WATCH: ECB Holds, Says Will Have More Data In June

The ECB left rates unchanged as it assesses the impact of the Iran war.

Apr-30 15:05

MNI ECB Review: All Set For A June Hike

The ECB unanimously held rates today but with an in-depth discussion on a potential rate hike; June still heavily priced

Apr-30 17:38

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