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ECB: Eurozone defies customs conflicts – interest rates remain stable!
The ECB will report on the economic situation in the euro area on July 24, 2025, emphasizing risks and forecasting moderate growth.
ECB: Eurozone defies customs conflicts – interest rates remain stable!
The European Central Bank (ECB) has confirmed the resilience of the euro area economy, despite ongoing tariff conflicts with the USA. ECB boss Christine Lagarde commented after the latest interest rate decision in Frankfurt. The ECB Council has decided to pause interest rates and both the deposit rate and the main refinancing rate will remain unchanged at 2.0 percent and 2.15 percent, respectively. This decision comes in an economic environment that the ECB describes as “exceptionally uncertain”.
The uncertainties are primarily due to the current trade conflicts, but a stronger euro and geopolitical tensions are also causing companies to hesitate to invest. According to Lagarde, the current environment suggests that risks to economic growth are tilted to the downside. In particular, a possible flare-up of the global trade dispute could have a negative impact on exports, investments and private consumption.
Economic forecasts
In summary, the ECB is taking a cautious and wait-and-see approach amid global trade disputes and other uncertainties. The persistent interest rates suggest that the central bank is aiming to support economic growth while responding to the changing economic environment.
For further information, the ECB's detailed projections can be viewed on its official website: ECB projections.