AI Data Insight
In Q2 2026, the Eurozone deposit facility rate was raised from the previous 2.0% to 2.25%, meeting market consensus expectations. As the Middle East geopolitical conflict drives up both energy and service sector prices, the European Central Bank (ECB) has been forced to return to a tightening policy to anchor inflation expectations. Looking ahead, it is necessary to continue monitoring the possibility of consecutive rate hikes in the third quarter, as well as the potential impact of high interest rates on a sluggish economy.