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ECB Monetary Policy Decision, October 29, 2026
The ECB Monetary Policy Decision of October 29, 2026 is the Governing Council's rate-setting meeting in Frankfurt, followed by a press conference.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
All day
About this event
The Governing Council of the ECB gathers over two days in Frankfurt for its monetary policy meeting, and the rate-setting body votes on the decision. The ECB rate decision lands on Thursday, October 29, 2026, when the outcome is published. A press conference follows the announcement.
Why it matters
The deposit facility rate in effect on September 30, 2026 was 2.5%. The council sets rates to keep prices stable in the euro area, which shapes what households pay to borrow and earn on savings.
Key facts
MeetingGoverning Council of the ECB: monetary policy meeting in Frankfurt (Day 2), followed by press conference
Decision dayOct 29, 2026
Press conferenceYes
LocationFrankfurt
What to watch
- 1Council's stated aim of price stability in the euro area
- 2Deposit facility rate against its previous reading
- 3Next decision on December 17, 2026
