ECB Deposit Facility Rate

Latest reading: 2.50 % for Governing Council meeting, 10 Sep 2026 (+0.25 pp (hike)).

ECB MEETINGGLOBAL
Tightening on energy-driven inflation

ECB Deposit Facility Rate

Period:Governing Council meeting, 10 Sep 2026
2.50%
+0.25 pp (hike)
Target/Anchor: ECB inflation target: 2%

The European Central Bank's main policy rate for the euro area, the second-largest bloc of global monetary policy after the Fed.

What it means

The European Central Bank's main policy rate for the euro area, the second-largest bloc of global monetary policy after the Fed.

All three key rates raised 25 bps: deposit 2.50%, MRO 2.65%, MLF 2.90%, effective 16 Sep 2026. Next monetary policy meeting 28-29 Oct (ECB calendar).

Release details

Category
GLOBAL
Frequency
ECB MEETING
Previous
2.25
Benchmark
ECB inflation target: 2%
Released
2026-09-10
Next release
2026-10-29
Source
European Central Bank — Monetary Policy Decisions

Key questions about ECB Deposit Facility Rate

What is the current ECB Deposit Facility Rate?

ECB Deposit Facility Rate stands at 2.50 % for Governing Council meeting, 10 Sep 2026, against 2.25 % previously (+0.25 pp (hike)). The European Central Bank's main policy rate for the euro area, the second-largest bloc of global monetary policy after the Fed.

Who publishes the ECB Deposit Facility Rate data?

ECB Deposit Facility Rate is published by European Central Bank — Monetary Policy Decisions on a ecb meeting basis. Release window: After each ECB Governing Council meeting (~5:45 PM IST). The next update is expected on 2026-10-29.

What is a healthy level for ECB Deposit Facility Rate?

The reference benchmark used on MacroNest is: ECB inflation target: 2%. The latest reading of 2.50 % is currently assessed as "Tightening on energy-driven inflation".

Why does ECB Deposit Facility Rate matter?

Global benchmarks set the external backdrop for Indian policy, capital flows and the rupee. The European Central Bank's main policy rate for the euro area, the second-largest bloc of global monetary policy after the Fed.

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