European Central Bank keeps interest rates unchanged amid resilient growth

BRUSSELS, 5th February, 2026 (WAM) -- The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as the eurozone economy continued to record modest but resilient growth despite global challenges, including the impact of US tariffs.

The ECB maintained its deposit rate at 2%, where it has stood since June, following a series of cuts from a peak of 4% in mid-2024.

ECB President Christine Lagard