Concern over economic prospects? Survey: The European Central Bank's interest rates may fall below neutral levels by 2026.
① Media surveys show that economists predict the European Central Bank may lower interest rates to below 2% by 2026, primarily due to pressure on the economic outlook in the region; ② Current predictions suggest a reduction of 25 basis points in each of the next three meetings, totaling a decrease of 75 basis points to 2%; ③ Burdened by France and Germany, the Eurozone's economic growth stagnated in the fourth quarter of last year, and there are also risks such as the threat of US tariffs in the region.
Uncertain Politics Affects German Economic Confidence -- Market Talk
Spanish Trade Deficit Narrows in December 2024
ECB Has Scope to Deliver on Rate Cut Expectations – BBH
Italian Trade Surplus Expands in December 2024
EUR: The Focus on the Run-up to the Weekend Elections in Germany – ING