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The European Central Bank cut its benchmark deposit facility rate by 25 basis points to 2% on Thursday, marking the eighth reduction since June 2024 as eurozone inflation fell to 1.9% in May, below the ECB's 2% target for the first time since September 2024.</span

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The European Central Bank cut its benchmark deposit facility rate by 25 basis points to 2% on Thursday, marking the eighth reduction since June 2024 as eurozone inflation fell to 1.9% in May, below the ECB's 2% target for the first time since September 2024.

ECB President Christine Lagarde indicated the rate-cutting cycle may be nearing its end, stating policymakers were "virtually unanimous" on the decision and describing the central bank as being in a "good place" to manage economic uncertainty after the latest reduction.</span

ECB President Christine Lagarde indicated the rate-cutting cycle may be nearing its end, stating policymakers were "virtually unanimous" on the decision and describing the central bank as being in a "good place" to manage economic uncertainty after the latest reduction.

The ECB revised its inflation forecast downward to 2% for 2025 from a previous 2.3% projection, citing lower energy price assumptions and a stronger euro, while maintaining its growth forecast at 0.9% for 2025 despite trade policy uncertainties.

The ECB revised its inflation forecast downward to 2% for 2025 from a previous 2.3% projection, citing lower energy price assumptions and a stronger euro, while maintaining its growth forecast at 0.9% for 2025 despite trade policy uncertainties.

Trade tensions with the U.S. remain a key concern, with the ECB warning that "uncertainty surrounding trade policies is expected to weigh on business investment and exports" as President Trump threatens 50% tariffs on European goods.

Trade tensions with the U.S. remain a key concern, with the ECB warning that "uncertainty surrounding trade policies is expected to weigh on business investment and exports" as President Trump threatens 50% tariffs on European goods.

The central bank expects rising government investment in defense and infrastructure to support medium-term growth, as European nations increase military spending in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and NATO commitments.</span

The central bank expects rising government investment in defense and infrastructure to support medium-term growth, as European nations increase military spending in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and NATO commitments.

Markets had priced in a 99% probability of the rate cut before the announcement, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 trading around 0.3% higher following the decision, while the euro gained 0.2% against the dollar.</span

Markets had priced in a 99% probability of the rate cut before the announcement, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 trading around 0.3% higher following the decision, while the euro gained 0.2% against the dollar.

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The threat posed by President Trump's tarrif regime is too great to be an inflation hawk, and the ECB made the right choice by cutting rates to give the economy some breathing room while Europe deals with the ramifications of it. In the face of a potential crisis, the ECB showed real leadership.

The threat posed by President Trump's tarrif regime is too great to be an inflation hawk, and the ECB made the right choice by cutting rates to give the economy some breathing room while Europe deals with the ramifications of it. In the face of a potential crisis, the ECB showed real leadership.

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All is not well with the European economy, and an inflationary resurgence could batter an already flagging EU economy. The ECB must make its decisions based solely on the facts, and not on politics or remote fears, especially as growth could stagnate if defense spending tapers off.

All is not well with the European economy, and an inflationary resurgence could batter an already flagging EU economy. The ECB must make its decisions based solely on the facts, and not on politics or remote fears, especially as growth could stagnate if defense spending tapers off.

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The threat posed by President Trump's tariff regime is too great to be an inflation hawk, and the ECB made the right choice by cutting rates to give the economy some breathing room while Europe deals with the ramifications of it. In the face of a potential crisis, the ECB showed real leadership.

The threat posed by President Trump's tariff regime is too great to be an inflation hawk, and the ECB made the right choice by cutting rates to give the economy some breathing room while Europe deals with the ramifications of it. In the face of a potential crisis, the ECB showed real leadership.

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