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European Central Bank Leaves Deposit Facility Rate at 2.00%

European Central Bank Leaves Deposit Facility Rate at 2.00%

The European Central Bank kept its key rates unchanged, with the main interest rate remaining at 2.15%, matching market estimates in the source.

Fact Check
The claim is directly supported by the official European Central Bank press release dated March 19, 2026, which states that the interest rates on the deposit facility and main refinancing operations remain unchanged at 2.00% and 2.15% respectively. Financial news outlets like Morningstar and Raisin also corroborate these figures.
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Terms & Concepts
  • Deposit facility rate: The interest rate the European Central Bank pays banks for overnight deposits, a key tool for steering short-term euro-area liquidity.
  • Interest rate: A benchmark borrowing cost set by a central bank that influences lending conditions, market pricing, and broader financial activity.