ECB Seen Cutting Rate Twice in Policy Beholden to Trump’s Whims
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European Central Bank officials are likely to cut borrowing costs twice more, though they will ultimately take their cue from US President Donald Trump, according to a Bloomberg survey of economists.
Respondents expect consecutive quarter-point reductions in April and June, before the deposit rate then stays at 2% at least through the end of 2026. They caution that US policy poses significant risks, threatening to undermine euro-area economic growth.