European Central Bank Meeting

Meeting Date:

2026 Jul 21 - 22

Rate Decision:

Jul 23, 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 WATCH: Likely To Hold, With September Hike In View

ECB set to hold rates at 2.25%

Jul-22 15:20

MNI ECB Preview: Seeking Optionality Amidst A Hawkish Backdrop

The ECB is expected to pause this week but with firm expectations of a second hike at its next meeting in September

Jul-21 17:00

Review Coverage

MNI ECB Review: September Hike Unsurprisingly Tee’d Up

President Lagarde played up to market pricing with Sept hiking hints whilst remaining open-ended amid high uncertainty

Jul-23 16:54

MNI ECB WATCH: ECB Holds Rates, Points To September

The ECB leaves rates unchanged at its July meeting.

Jul-23 15:25

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