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Posted on September 11, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleECB considers December meeting for a potential interest rate cut to support the euro zone economy amid U.S. tariffs impact.
FRANKFURT (Reuters) -European Central Bank policymakers see their December meeting as the most realistic time frame to debate whether an another interest rate cut is needed to buffer the euro zone economy from the impact of U.S. tariffs, three sources told Reuters.
The ECB left rates unchanged on Thursday and maintained an upbeat view on growth and inflation, dampening expectations for any further cut in borrowing costs.
But sources on the ECB's Governing Council said the debate on a rate cut was not over just yet, although policymakers probably won't have enough information by their next meeting in October 29 to make a proper assessment.
This meant that the December 18 meeting was seen as the more likely date to discuss a reduction in borrowing costs, also in light of incoming inflation and growth data and the next batch of projections.
An ECB spokesperson declined to comment.
(Reporting By Francesco Canepa, Balazs Koranyi and Frank Siebelt)
The next ECB meeting is scheduled for December 18, where policymakers may debate a potential interest rate cut.
The ECB left rates unchanged during their last meeting and maintained a positive outlook on growth and inflation.
December is seen as the more likely date for discussing a rate cut due to the anticipated incoming inflation and growth data.
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